Author: Darrel Pratt

When you arrive at the airport in Canada you will need to present your passports, Confirmation of Permanent Residency documents, and completed customs card(you receive this on the plane). Once you arrive, they will direct you to immigration to process your documents and customs paperwork (see “Declaring Your Goods”). What to do after arriving in […]

It’s illegal to pay with too many coins According to Canada’s Currency Act, you can’t use too many coins in one transaction. For example, if you’re paying in nickels you can’t make a purchase over $5, while the limit to paying with loonies is $25. Is there a limit to how many coins you can […]

Sharing a sexual/intimate image of yourself or someone else can have big impacts. If a sexual picture/video is taken, shared or posted online without the permission of the person in the picture/video, it is against Canadian criminal law. Can you get in trouble for sending dirty pictures of someone else Canada? Canada now has a […]

Canada in April weather and temperatures Average Canada temperature ranges from 0 degrees to 15+ degrees Celsius. By April, the temperatures are generally warm to head outside for a walk or a hike. Is April a good time to go to Canada? April is not the best time for travel in Canada. It is too […]

A visitor visa does not allow you to work in the country. So, you need to make sure you don’t engage in any commercial activity where you directly enter the labour market of Canada during your stay as a visitor. Can Canada tourist visa be converted to work visa? “Is it possible to convert a […]

When moving to Canada, the authorities require that you have enough money to live there. But it’s not in all cases that you need this. Exceptions include when applying through CEC, spousal sponsorship, live-in caregiver, trade agreements, IEC, visitor visa, or you have a work permit or job offer. How much money do I need […]

It’s a good idea to keep your funds up to date in your profile. You may not know which immigration program you’ll be invited to apply under. And, you may be eligible for for than one program.How much money will I need? Number of Family Members Funds Required (Canadian Dollars) 1 $13,310 2 $16,570 3 […]

When you arrive, you must tell a border official if you are carrying more than C$10,000 (per family if travelling as a family). If you bring more than C$10,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) per family or as single traveller into Canada, you must declare the amount when you arrive. How much money can […]

Although the annual income in both countries are almost similar, the cost of living in Canada is slightly higher than the living cost in USA. The house rent and health insurance cost is lower in Canada, while, consumer goods, utilities and fuel expenses are higher in Canada than USA. Is it cheaper to live in […]

The rise of TikTok Like in the United States, TikTok adoption in Canada largely skews towards younger age groups, as 76 per cent of those aged 18–24 reported having an account on the platform, while the fastest growing demographic on the platform are those who are between 25 and 34 years old (54 per cent). […]