Author: Darrel Pratt

The Charter protects those basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians that are considered essential to preserving Canada as a free and democratic country. It applies to all governments – federal, provincial and territorial – and includes protection of the following: fundamental freedoms, democratic rights. How are citizens rights protected in Canada? In Canada, an […]

Both individuals and companies can be held liable under Canada’s anti-corruption laws and may be subject to significant fines and maximum jail terms ranging between five to 14 years. What is the punishment for corruption in Canada? PENALTIES/CONSEQUENCES A violation of the CFPOA is subject to a fine in the discretion of the court and […]

Step 1 – Applying for a tourist visa online for Canada is easy and best, you get all these benefits: No courier fees or mail delivery time –you can submit your application instantly. Online applications are processed more quickly. How long does it take to get a Canadian visa from India? For a good application, […]

There are three types of sales taxes in Canada: PST, GST and HST. See below for an overview of sales tax amounts for each province and territory. Does Canada not have sales tax? In Canada, there are two types of sales taxes levied. These are : Provincial sales taxes (PST), levied by the provinces. Goods […]

Therefore, plain bottled water sold in a single serving size bottle (i.e., less than 600 mL) is taxable. When plain bottled water is sold in manufacturers’ packages of two or more single serving bottles, or in a bottle that exceeds a single serving, it is zero-rated. Are water bottles taxable in Canada? Taxable foods and […]

Average size of families with children in Canada from 2000 to 2020 Characteristic Average number of people 2019 3.5 2018 3.5 2017 3.5 2016 3.5 What percentage of Canadians has only 1 child? Overview of census families Overview of census families 100.0% Couple families (married or common-law; opposite-sex or same-sex) 83.7% Without childrenNote 1 44.5% […]

Toronto had one housing bubble, which burst in 1989. Otherwise, inflation-adjusted housing prices in all major Canadian cities remained remarkably stable from 1980 until 2001. Since then, housing prices have been steadily rising to relatively new and possibly troublesome heights. What caused the housing crisis in Canada? Housing affordability is also commonly viewed as being […]

If you still have bank accounts in Canada or amounts being paid to you from Canada, you are required to notify any Canadian payers and your financial institutions that you are no longer a resident of Canada. Can I keep my Canadian bank account if I leave Canada? Note: You can keep a Canadian bank […]

between 10-12 months. The processing time for a Canada spouse visa is between 10-12 months. How long does it take for a spousal visa to be approved Canada? approximately 12 monthsSponsorship applications take approximately 12 months to process from start to finish. They are typically not processed much faster than 12 months, but they can […]

It is not illegal to have an offshore account or business in Canada, as long as everything is properly documented and reported to tax authorities. Is it legal to have an offshore account in Canada? It’s not inherently illegal for Canadians to have an offshore account or company, but with a few exceptions, most assets […]