Author: Darrel Pratt

To register a vehicle and get a permit and licence plate, you need: your Ontario driver’s licence or your registrant identification number ( RIN ), if you do not have a driver’s licence. Can you own a car without a license in Canada? In order to be able to own a car in Canada you […]

There is no residency or citizenship requirement for buying and owning property in Canada. Can a non permanent resident buy a house in Canada? Can foreigners buy property in Canada? Absolutely, yes. Canada’s real estate market is open to just about anyone living beyond the country’s borders, including Canadian citizens and non-citizens alike. Can a […]

There are a number of steps involved but in general, the basics boil down to: Set your budget. Research ideal vehicles. Compare and review models. Inspection and test drive. Finalize the purchase and paperwork. Get car insurance. Register ownership. What are the steps in the car buying process? The Car Buying Process in Seven Steps […]

If you have Social Security credits in both the United States and Canada, you may be eligible for benefits from one or both countries. If you meet all the basic requirements under one country’s system, you will get a regular benefit from that country. Can you live outside the US and collect Social Security? If […]

In Ontario, dual ownership of a car can be granted to any two parties, whether they are friends, relatives or colleagues. The way it works is that both names will be put on the driver’s permit and any paperwork, such as the transfer of car ownership, must be signed by all parties. Can a car […]

Almost always in general, Canadian cars are cheaper than US cars due to various reasons such as brands purposefully selling cars a little cheaper in Canada (less consumption market/demand) and weaker CAD compared to USD in general. It’s far more economical to build and/or import them to USA than Canada in general. Is it cheaper […]

How much does a car cost in Canada? The average car cost in Canada is at an all time high, according to the April 2022 AutoTrader.ca Price Index. The average price of a used vehicle can range between $33,359 and $46,651, while the average price of new vehicles can range from $39,755 to $69,960. How […]

Its inventory consisted entirely of store brand products resold from locations of the U.S.-based grocery chain Trader Joe’s, which does not operate any locations in Canada. Pirate Joe’s. Type Grocery store Headquarters Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada Owner Michael Hallatt Website piratejoes.ca Why isn’t there Trader Joe’s in Canada? Trader Joe’s doesn’t operate stores in […]

Canada is now home to over 1,400 stores, both licensed and company operated as well as over 23,000 Canadian partners. Is Starbucks popular in Canada? The global coffeehouse chain, Starbucks, had 1,417 stores in Canada in 2022. Most of the chain’s establishments were company-operated, a figure amounting to exactly 946 stores, while the remaining 471 […]

Duty free shops are located at 52 land border and international airport locations across Canada. They sell goods free of certain duty and taxes normally levied on goods sold in Canada. Does Canada have tax free shopping? You can claim goods up to CAN$200 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods […]