Author: Darrel Pratt

While the CRA will not negotiate with you on back taxes, they will work with you to split the amount you owe into more manageable payments. Contact the CRA and ask them if you can go on a payment plan. This will allow you to pay the full amount back over a certain period of […]

All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut 1-800-959-5525 (opens up phone application)1-800-959-5525. Wait time: Wait times are not available — Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-841-1876 (opens up phone application)1-866-841-1876. Outside Canada/U.S. call collect Footnote 1

If you and your spouse separate, the law says that all the family property and family debt have to be divided equally between the two of you, unless you make a different agreement. Are assets split 50/50 in divorce Canada? Both spouses have a 50% right to marital property, though the division of property is […]

The best way to protect your assets is by way of a prenuptial agreement. These agreements outline the separation of property upon a marital breakdown, amongst other things, and have the power to vary the rules of property division. Does my wife get half of everything in a divorce Canada? If you and your spouse […]

Who receives a tax refund? Anyone who has overpaid on their taxes may be eligible to receive a tax refund. Whether your employer took off more than they should have from your paycheques or you overpaid when making your quarterly installment payments as a self-employed individual, you are entitled to get money back. Do you […]

Mother’s Rights According to the Supreme Court of Canada, an unmarried mother cannot simply move away from the child’s father without his consent. Even though the child’s mother has sole custody, the father must be informed and have a say. Can mother stop father seeing child Canada? A parent cannot stop the other parent from […]

Couples would need around $21,000 CAD while families with children will require between $25,000 to $30,000 CAD. The table below provides a detailed breakdown of expected immigration costs. Last updated on May 10, 2022; all figures in CAD. How much does a couple need to move to Canada? How much money you’ll need Number of […]

It is possible to apply for spousal sponsorship at the same time you apply for a visitor visa thanks to the concept of dual intent. Some couples applying for spousal or common-law partner sponsorship want to first apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and then come to Canada to apply for inland sponsorship. How […]

International students in Canada have 90 days from the date they lost their status to apply to restore their status as a student – an application to restore your status can only be made from inside Canada. You are NOT authorized to study or work while waiting for an answer. Renewing your immigration documents? What […]

Right before you move into an apartment is the perfect time to negotiate your rent. Beginning negotiations upfront is generally your best bet, particularly in cities like Vancouver and Toronto, where renters typically sign onto a one-year lease right away. Is rent typically negotiable? Can you negotiate rent? Yes. Each landlord will differ in how […]