Author: Darrel Pratt

Workers were generally paid between 55 and 73 cents an hour, but the newspaper reported that “a majority of restaurant owners say their employees aren’t even worth that.” The most exploited were male immigrants — the Star highlighted the example of one Hungarian cook in Toronto who earned $35 for a 91-hour week. What was […]

A jacket, umbrella, diaper bag, duty free items, and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.) do not count towards your carry-on allowance. Can I bring a diaper bag and a carry-on? Your personal item like a purse or small handbag must fit under the seat in front of you. Dimensions should […]

Formula, breast milk, juice and baby food (in small containers) are permitted in carry-on baggage. Because onboard refrigeration may not always be available on all aircraft types, the cabin crew is unable to look after these items on board. Can I bring milk in my carry-on? Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to […]

A sole proprietor pays taxes by reporting income (or loss) on a T1 income tax and benefit return. If you are a sole proprietor, you or your authorized representative have to file a T1 return if you: have to pay tax for the year. disposed of a capital property or had a taxable capital gain […]

In order to adopt a child related to you by blood or marriage, or adopt your partner’s child, you will need to apply to the court. The legal requirements for a relative adoption are outlined in the Adoption Act. It’s a good idea to get legal advice on how to complete this kind of adoption. […]

Parental or ‘tutor’ consent is necessary for all minors under 14 years of age. What age can you go to the doctor alone Canada? 14 yearsIn Quebec, the age for consenting to medical treatment that is necessary for health is 14 years. A child under 14 years cannot make health decisions on their own. Can […]

Confidentiality is a legal obligation not to disclose information obtained in confidence without the client’s consent. This definition applies to young people as well. Do minors have a right to privacy in Canada? The Convention on the Rights of the Child ( CRC ) affirms that children have the human right to privacy consistent with […]

The Communist Party of Canada (French: Parti communiste du Canada) is a federal political party in Canada, founded in 1921 under conditions of illegality. What Canadian party is communism? CPC(M-L)) is a Canadian federal political party founded by Hardial Bains in 1970. The CPC(M-L) has been registered with Elections Canada as the Marxist–Leninist Party of […]

The type of mortgage interest you choose (fixed vs variable vs hybrid) There are three main types of mortgage interest to choose from in Canada: fixed-rate, variable-rate and hybrid. Are Canadian mortgages fixed or variable? As a result, many borrowers opted for a variable-rate mortgage. These types of mortgages now account for about one-third of […]

Traditionally, a poor credit score is between 300 and 560, with fair credit sitting in the 560 to 660 range. A good credit score in Canada is between 660 and 725, and very good is between 725 and 760. A great or excellent credit score is above 760 all the way up to 900. Can […]