Author: Darrel Pratt

Under the EIPA, there are two types of import permits: General Import Permits (GIPs) and specific import permits. GIPs allow for the importation of certain eligible goods included on the ICL in specific amounts, and in prescribed conditions. GIPs exempt a resident of Canada from specific permit requirements. What are the two types of imports? […]

$130.00. The average monthly cost of a utility bill in Toronto is $342.60.Average Monthly Utility Bill Cost in Toronto. Utility Average Monthly Cost Water $81.60 Gas $130.00 Internet Fiber $55.00 Cable $32.00 What is the average cost of gas in Canada? For comparison, the average price of gasoline in the world for this period is […]

There are no specific road taxes to pay in Canada. However, sales taxes (GST and PST/HST) apply to the sale of cars. HST should only apply if the vehicle is purchased from an HST registrant (an individual or business registered with the Canada Revenue Agency or Revenu Québec for tax purposes). How much are car […]

The average cost of a synthetic oil change in Canada is $101.49, with most people paying between $66 to $137. The average cost of a conventional oil change in Canada is $58, with most people paying between $42 to $73. Is $100 normal for an oil change? The cost of an oil change can range […]

Let the collector know you’re aware of the debts and want the calls to stop. Tell them you’ll make a complaint to Consumer Protection BC if the calls continue. You can also say you’ll take legal action if there is any further harassment. What is considered harassment by a debt collector? Harassment by a debt […]

Contact the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. If your creditor sold your debt to a collection agency and you want to make a complaint about the agency’s debt collection practices. Contact the consumer affairs office of your province or territory. What are my rights with collection agencies in Canada? Your rights when dealing with debt […]

Equifax allows you to request your credit report online for postal delivery. You’ll receive it within 5 to 10 days. Request your free Equifax credit report. How long does it take to get a credit check? Online: If you request your report at AnnualCreditReport.com , you should be able to access it immediately. Phone: If […]

A Canada Pardon will be granted to a person with a domestic assault charge (considered a summary offence) three years after the punishment. What crimes Cannot be pardoned in Canada? Are there any crimes that cannot be pardoned? sexual offences involving a minor. more than 3 indictable offences where the sentence was more than 2 […]

Only communities that were incorporated as cities at the time of each census are presented. 1921. Rank City Population 1 Montreal, Quebec 618,506 2 Toronto, Ontario 521,893 3 Winnipeg, Manitoba 179,087 4 Vancouver, British Columbia 162,229 When did Toronto become Canada’s largest city? Suburban growth continued and in 1966 new City of Toronto boundaries were […]

The Canada Temperance Act (Scott Act) of 1878 gave local governments the “local option” to ban the sale of alcohol. Prohibition was first enacted on a provincial basis in Prince Edward Island in 1901. It became law in the remaining provinces, as well as in Yukon and Newfoundland, during the First World War. Was there […]