Author: Darrel Pratt

Travelling with Children Certain powders and granular materials (e.g. baby powder) in your carry-on are limited to a total quantity of 350 ml or less. Can you bring baby powder on a plane Canada? Baby powder: Certain powders and granular materials in your carry-on are limited to a total quantity of 350 ml or less […]

Shipments of gifts over CAD$60 is subject to duties and taxes on the amount over $60 (for example, a qualifying gift of $200 would be subject to duty/ taxes based on a value of $200-$60 or $140). Each gift in the shipment must be clearly identified as one gift with a clear description of what […]

A taxpayer who is entitled to the spousal tax credit for his/her spouse or common-law partner may include all of the spouse’s dividends from taxable Canadian corporations in his/her income. This option is only available if doing so will allow the taxpayer to claim, or increase the claim, for the spousal tax credit. Can dividends […]

Poverty has been consistently linked with poorer health, higher health care costs, greater demands on social and community services, more stress on family members, and diminished school success – not to mention huge costs associated with reduced productivity and foregone economic activity. How does poverty affect society? Effects on society as a whole In the […]

Poverty in Canada In Canada, there are nearly five million people living in poverty, and it can affect anyone. Poverty affects people of all ages, economic backgrounds, and nationalities. Poverty is a complex issue related to unemployment, return rates on investments, sub-standard housing, health policy, and education. Is poverty a social problem in Canada? Poverty […]

But how difficult is it to import a car from Canada to the U.S.? The short answer is, it can be pretty easy and painless—especially if the car is at least 25 years old. My recent experience importing my “accidental” purchase went rather smoothly. Is it OK to buy a car imported from Canada? Absolutely! […]

What should I do? Ideally you should wait until you have your Permanent Resident (PR) card. If you must leave Canada, you should apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document from a Canadian visa office abroad as soon as you reach your destination. Can I legally leave Canada? (1) Every citizen of Canada has the […]

Best Cars to Buy in Canada What is the best car to buy in Canada? There is no single best car to buy in Canada — there are simply too many factors to consider to determine an overall “top” pick. Volkswagen Golf. Nissan Sentra. Mazda 3. Toyota Camry. Volkswagen Jetta. Tesla Model 3. Kia Forte. […]

But it takes time to drill new oil wells and restart refineries, so that lag time hurts supply at the same time demand is increasing. The effect is a rise in gas prices. Another effect of the pandemic has been disrupted supply chains. This means it’s more expensive to ship everything, including oil. Why is […]

In March 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, which provides a roadmap for the Canadian economy to achieve 40-45% emissions reductions below 2005 levels by 2030, building upon the actions outlined in Canada’s previous climate plans. Is Canada doing enough to fight climate change? The country’s new and stronger 2030 […]