Author: Darrel Pratt

Does Alberta Pay Gst And Hst?

5% (GST) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. 13% (HST) in Ontario. Do I have to pay HST if I live in Alberta? In Alberta, the provincial government only levies GST and does not have a Provincial Sales Tax. Therefore, it is the lowest sales tax jurisdiction among all […]

Are Alberta Doctors The Highest Paid In Canada?

The annual income of a physician in provinces like Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan is much higher than in other provinces of Canada. Which Canadian doctor has highest salary? ophthalmologistsAccording to the latest data from the CIHI, ophthalmologists have the highest annual earnings of all other specialties in Canada, with an average annual income of […]

Do Albertans Pay Federal Taxes?

Alberta’s combined marginal tax rates Along with provincial taxes, all Canadian taxpayers pay federal income taxes. Below are the combined Alberta and federal tax rates and brackets for 2022. Who has to pay federal taxes Canada? Canadian taxpayers pay income tax to the federal government as well as to the government of the province/territory where […]

Is Cambridge Difficult To Get Into?

In 2021, the University of Cambridge acceptance rate was 15.7% (according to data from UCAS). That year, the university received 23,140 applications and offered places to 3,625 students. Is it harder to get into Cambridge or Oxford? Oxford and Cambridge are highly competitive, and unfortunately, you can only apply to one per year. According to […]

What Is The Average Housing Cost In Ottawa?

Main Housing Stats for Ottawa, December 1, 2022. The average price for a home in Ottawa is now $637,698, a decrease of 2.9% over November, 2021. This number includes all residential houses and condos together. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Ottawa? The average cost of living in Ottawa is $3,178/month […]

Is Ottawa A Happy City?

In a study released by Statistics Canada, Ottawa ranked in the top 10 happiest out of 33 metropolitan areas across the country. Is Ottawa a fun place to live? More and more people are becoming aware of Ottawa’s advantages: A study by Canadian Business ranked Ottawa as Canada’s best place to live based on incomes, […]

Is Vancouver A Smart City?

With a thriving economy, talented workers and enviable location, Vancouver is a smart city that holds infinite appeal for businesses and workers. What are the smart cities in Canada? Vancouver and Surrey continue to implement smart cities strategies. The City of Vancouver and City of Surrey congratulate the City of Montreal for their success in […]