Author: Darrel Pratt

What Food Is Taxed In Ontario?

Supplies of chips, crisps, puffs, curls or sticks (such as potato chips, corn chips, cheese puffs, potato sticks, bacon crisps and cheese curls), other similar snack foods or popped popcorn and brittle pretzels, but not including any product that is sold primarily as a breakfast cereal, are taxable. Is there tax on food in Ontario? […]

Do Ontario Parks Allow Generators?

Generators. Question: Can I use a generator in an Ontario Park? Answer: The use of a generator is not permitted in designated generator free campgrounds. To view these campsites select ‘Generator Free’ in the filters under restrictions at reservations.ontarioparks.com. Are generators allowed in Algonquin Park? The possession or use of generators is prohibited in the […]

Do Seniors Pay Ontario Health Premiums?

You pay the health premium if you are a resident of Ontario and your employment or pension income is more than $20,000 a year. In most cases the premium is automatically deducted from your pay or pension. What does OHIP cover for seniors in Ontario? All older adults enrolled on the Ontario Health Insurance Plan […]

What Are Some Exceptions To The Ontario Human Rights Code?

Race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, nationality, creed, sex, family status, marital status, age, disability, receipt of public assistance (in accommodation only), record of offences (in employment only). What are exceptions to the Ontario Human Rights Code? Exceptions to the prohibited grounds such as: An organization that serves a group protected by […]