Author: Darrel Pratt

How Is Child Care Funded In Canada?

Provincial/territorial governments provide some public funds directly to regulated child care programs to help offset ongoing costs such as staff wages. The more a province or territory contributes directly to child care programs, the more fees can be lowered without sacrificing quality. Does Canadian government pay for childcare? Quebec. Quebec reached a deal last summer […]

Can I Bring My Children To Canada Permanently?

If you’re eligible, you can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada. If you do, you must be able to: support them financially. make sure they don’t need social assistance from the government. Can I migrate to Canada with my children? You can bring family members with you to […]

Does Canada Pay For Child Care?

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a non‑taxable amount paid monthly to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. How much does Canada pay for child care? Based on CCB payments in 2021, you could receive a maximum of: $6,833 per year ($569.41 per month) for each eligible […]

How Does Having A Baby Affect Taxes Canada?

Birth-Related Medical Expenses All Canadian taxpayers can claim medical expenses that exceed the lesser of either the tax year’s threshold or 3 percent of your net income when you claim the medical expenses for yourself, spouse/common-law partner, and children under 18. Do you pay less tax if you have a child Canada? the Canada child […]

What Age Is Tween In Canada?

The common consensus is that tweens are between the ages of 8 and 12; however, the term has also included children of 7 to 15 years of age. Is 10 years old considered a tween? Kids between 8 and 12 are called “tweens” because they are in between children and teenagers. It’s very normal for […]

Does Canada Have A Free Lunch Program?

Unlike the U.S. and most other affluent countries, Canada does not have a national school lunch program and most children bring a packed lunch from home. Why doesn’t Canada have a lunch program? In Canada it is believed that feeding one’s children is the parents’ responsibility. If the parents can’t afford to buy food for […]

Is Canada Famous For Wine?

Canada may get plenty of coverage for its sparkling and icewines, but its reds are gaining ground every day. Canada’s key wine regions are spread across the country, from British Columbia in the west – home to the renowned Okanagan Valley – to Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia in the east. Is Canada known for […]