Author: Darrel Pratt

How Many People Use Bitcoin In Canada?

The Bank of Canada has revealed in its financial system review that as many as 13 per cent Canadian citizens owned Bitcoin as of 2021. How many Canadians use Bitcoin? TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today released the results of an investor survey on crypto assets that found 13% of Canadians currently own […]

When Did Pension Splitting Start In Canada?

2007. Canada’s experimentation with income splitting began with pension in- come in 2007 and the federal Conservatives have pledged to extend income splitting to all families with children under 18 after the budget is balanced. Is CPP and OAS eligible for income splitting? the CPP post-retirement benefit is not eligible for pension sharing. pension sharing […]

How Do Spouses Share Income In Canada?

Income splitting in Canada is the practice of having the higher-earning spouse in a married couple transfer a part of their income to the lower-earning spouse so that they end up with similar income levels for tax purposes. This can reduce the tax on the split income. How do you split income with your spouse? […]

Why Do Indigenous Have Lower Education Canada?

Indigenous children are more likely to arrive at school hungry, ill and tired; they are often bullied, and the use of corporal punishment is still widespread. Ethnic and cultural discrimination at schools are major obstacles to equal access to education, causing poor performance and higher dropout rates. How are Indigenous disadvantaged in Canada? Of the […]

Can Overseas Debt Be Enforced In Canada?

The enforcement of foreign penal orders, including contempt orders, is prohibited in Canada. How are foreign Judgements enforced in Canada? Under Canadian common law principles, a foreign judgment cannot be immediately enforced by execution. A party seeking to have a foreign judgment recognised and enforced must commence new proceedings in the domestic court, either by […]

What Does Canada Have Instead Of Social Security?

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the U.S. Social Security system are publicly provided mandatory old-age pension systems. They both provide retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. What is Canada’s equivalent to Social Security? 1. Old-Age Security (OAS) Program — To get OAS benefits, you must be age 65 or older and must have been a […]

How Do Bills Become Laws In Canada?

A bill can become law only once the same text has been approved by both Houses of Parliament and has received royal assent. Most bills are first introduced in the House of Commons. The Standing Orders of the House of Commons require that each of the three readings of a bill take place on a […]