Author: Darrel Pratt

Most non-Canadians need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada, but not both. Some people may only need their valid passport. You may need to get a visa before arriving in Canada. Visas are issued by Canadian government offices abroad. Can I enter Canada without my visa? You need […]

18 to 20 per cent is the norm and for a really good service, customers tip as high as 25 per cent.Average tips for various services in Canada. Type of service Average tip (before taxes) Bartenders 15 to 20 per cent of total amount Coat check $1 to $2 CAD per coat Is it rude […]

You can use your Uber account in any country that Uber is available in, however, you’ll be charged in the currency of the country you are contracting an Uber service. Can you use American Uber in Canada? Uber serves consumers in the U.S. and Canada as well as many other cities worldwide, including those in […]

Payment instructions online banking: select “Employment and Social Development Canada” enter your 9 digit Social Insurance Number (SIN). cheque or money order: send your payment by cheque or money order. mail your payment to the Payment Office indicated on the back of your monthly statement of account. How do I pay Service Canada? Pay online […]

Contrary to popular opinion, it is much easier to immigrate to Canada than to USA. In general, USA immigration is employment based which means the easiest and fastest way to enter the USA is via a work permit. After that, an applicant can “adjust their status” for permanent residence. Can Canadians move freely to the […]

Canada is a car-dependent and suburban nation – and likely to remain so. Canada is a suburban nation. Is Canada a car-dependent country? New Research Reveals Canada Is the 4th Most Car-Dependent Country in the World. A study by confused.com analysed global countries on factors such as adequate access to public transport and transport prices […]

If you’re planning to live outside the main cities or want to travel around Canada after a long stint of work, I would say that a car is almost essential. Renting is possible but for long term (over 4 weeks), purchasing a vehicle would almost always be cheaper. Buying a car in Canada may be […]

Both the provincial and federal systems have early parole options, although the federal early release system is more robust, given that the longest sentences are served federally. If straight jail is imposed on the day of sentencing, you will go to jail directly following the proceedings. Do you go straight to jail after sentencing Ontario? […]

41 years. In 2022, the median age of the Canadian population stood at 41 years. Median age of the resident population of Canada in 2022, by province. Characteristic Age in years British Columbia 42 Prince Edward Island 41.7 Ontario 40.4 Yukon 39.5 How many 100 year olds are there in Canada? 9,457SDMX Geography Canada (map) […]

And by the numbers, perhaps Vancouver is actually “better” (to use an odd term for comparison). Yes, there are slums in Canada. Every major city in Canada have slum neighborhoods, where poverty, addictions, gangs and violence are the order of the day. Other answers discuss the major cities, like Vancouver. Is there any slum in […]