Author: Darrel Pratt

To be eligible for an OAS pension, you must: be 65 years of age or older; be a Canadian citizen or legal / permanent resident of Canada (or landed immigrant) when your pension application is approved; and. have lived in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18. How do I prove […]

Parental termination means that you are no longer a parent in the eyes of the law. A parent whose rights are terminated no longer has rights and responsibilities, sometimes including financial responsibilities, to his or her children. Can you give up parental rights in Canada? Generally, no law can separate a father from his child. […]

Canada 5-year Conventional Mortgage Lending Rate is at 5.75%, compared to 5.64% last month and 3.29% last year. What is the average mortgage rate for 5 years? As of December 8, 2022, the lowest available high ratio 5-year fixed rates are at 4.69%, while the lowest variable rate available is 5.30%. What is 5 year […]

A majority government normally lasts around four years, since general elections for Parliament are normally held every four years. Minority governments generally last for a shorter period. The shortest minority government, Prime Minister Meighen’s second government, lasted just under three months. How does the Canadian prime minister get voted in? Using the plurality voting system, […]

Three-quarters (76%) of eligible Canadians reported voting in the 2021 federal election, down 1 percentage point from the 2019 election. Among eligible youth aged 18 to 24, 66% cast a ballot in the 2021 federal election, down 2 percentage points compared with 2019. What is the percentage of voter turnout in Canada? Voter turnout in […]

The Canadian Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments always welcome every citizen in Canada to join their offices and help them to provide the best service to the whole public. Can I get a government job in Canada without PR? To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident […]

CAD$150. A student visa for Canada costs CAD$150. This is the standard application fee for all study permit applications. However, you do have to pay CAD$85 for your biometrics fee. How much is Canada application form? Economic Immigration Fees Type of fee $CAN Application fee including spouse or common-law partner 1,040 (Includes processing fee of […]

Getting a post-graduation degree, gaining work experience in Canada through a work permit, improving one’s proficiency in English and French, or applying for a study permit in the country are some strategic options to boost the CRS score. Low CRS Score can be avoided for Canada easily in 2021. What is the lowest CRS score […]

The tax on lodging is calculated only on the price of the overnight stay. The value of the breakfast, parking or any other services provided with the accommodation unit must be excluded from the price on which the 3.5% tax is applied. How much taxes does hotel charge? Hotel, lodges and clubs with tariffs between […]

April 30, 2022. The tax-filing deadline for most individuals is April 30, 2022. Since April 30, 2022 falls on a Saturday, your return will be considered filed on time in either of the following situations: we receive it on or before May 2, 2022. it is postmarked on or before May 2, 2022. How early […]