Author: Darrel Pratt

What Items Are Exempt From Import Duty Canada?

Under the provisions of the Postal Imports Remission Order, if someone mails you an item worth CAN$20 or less, there is no duty or tax payable.Value in Canadian dollars tobacco; books; periodicals; magazines; alcoholic beverages; and. goods ordered through a Canadian post office box or a Canadian intermediary. Which goods are exempted from customs duty? […]

Why Is Black Friday A Thing In Canada?

So, in an attempt to convince Canadian shoppers to buy north of the border, retailers in Canada started using the term Black Friday. Initially, Black Friday deals in Canada were pretty lackluster, more of a crappy gimmick than anything, and Boxing Day continued to be the major discount holiday for Canadians. Why does Canada have […]

Is Black Friday The Same In Canada And Usa?

Thanksgiving in Canada is a harvest festival. Black Friday is an absurd American retail gimmick that has unfortunately spread to Canada and the UK. Well, it can’t be after the Canadian thanksgiving as ours is on a Monday. There’s no “pocket” between the day off and the weekend. Is Black Friday the same in every […]

What To Do In Nova Scotia In July 2022?

Top Attractions in Nova Scotia Halifax Public Gardens. 4,080. Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse. 3,065. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. 3,803. Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. 2,177. Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. 3,346. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. 3,224. Cabot Trail. 1,802. Cape Breton Highlands National Park. 1,554. Is July a good time to visit Nova Scotia? High […]

How Many People Can Live In A Rental Ontario?

There is nothing that a landlord can do to limit the number of occupants that live with the tenant unless the number exceeds a municipal occupancy standard. Usually this allows about 100 square feet per person, regardless of any lease term restrictions. Can a landlord limit the number of occupants Ontario? Can a landlord restrict […]