Author: Darrel Pratt

Teachers cannot use force for physical punishment under any circumstances. Teachers may be permitted to use reasonable force toward a child in appropriate circumstances, such as to remove a child from a classroom. Is it OK for teachers to touch students? Don’t Touch! In many cases, it is advisable not to touch students at all. […]

18 years. Child: The dependent child age is up to 18 years. Once the child is older than 18, you may be able to claim them if they have a mental or physical infirmity. Parent or grandparent: To make a claim, the person must be dependent on you and live with you in your home. […]

$45,600 per year. The average kindergarten teacher salary in Canada is $45,600 per year or $23.38 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $32,599 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $68,327 per year. Do Canadian teachers get paid well? Overall, Canadian teachers are among the highest-paid compared to teachers from around the world. […]

Your SIN’s expiration date generally corresponds with the expiry date of your status in Canada, such as your study permit expiration date. If you have maintained status, you may continue working with your expired SIN until you receive an answer from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Can I apply for work permit if my […]

Yes, any relative of the RESP recipient can contribute to it directly and tax-free. This is why these sorts of funds have become the go-to for many grandparents. They are easy to set up, hard to tax, and quickly turn into much more considerable sums of money than their $50,000 limit indicates. How much money […]

Primary Education Also known as elementary school, this level runs from Kindergarten or Grade 1 (ages six to seven) and runs through to Grade 8 (ages 13 to 14). The school year normally runs from September through to the following June. What is considered elementary school in Canada? In general, elementary school in Canada runs […]

Under the table workers generally are paid in cash, and this practice in many cases can be quite common when it comes to babysitting. How do I legally pay a nanny in Canada? What do I need to know about paying my nanny? Step 1 Contact Revenue Canada and apply for a business number. Step […]

Changing course or field of study won’t affect your PGWP or PR. As long as you study a 2 acd. years/4 sem/min. 16 months of actual study from a recognized post secondary educational institute in Canada, you will be eligible for a 3 years PGWP. What happens if I change my course before coming to […]

Everyone who is listed as a parent on the child’s birth registration must agree to be listed. In most cases, the law assumes a person listed as a parent on the birth registration is a parent to the child. But this is not always the case. Ontario has laws that say who is a parent. […]

Are Employee Pay Cuts Legal in Canada? Unfortunately for employees, no written rule in Canada says an employer cannot suggest a reduction in a worker’s pay. However, if an employer is to act on that suggestion, especially if they do so without warning, it could be grounds for the employee to consider legal action. Can […]