Author: Muriel Schmidt

Normally, you need to give biometrics if you haven’t given biometrics in the last 10 years. If your local visa application centre is not open due to COVID-19, there are temporary measures in place for biometrics. You may need to complete extra steps when you fill out your application. Who does not need biometrics for […]

To apply for a licence, you must be at least 16 years old, pass a vision test and pass a test of your knowledge of the rules of the road and traffic signs. After you pass these tests, you will enter Level One and get a Class G1 licence. You must pass two road tests […]

About 63 per cent of Canadians own their home, according to Statistics Canada. Older Canadian are more likely to own their home outright. The poll found that a majority of Canadians 54 and older are not carrying a mortgage, while just 22 per cent of people aged 45 to 54 are mortgage-free. What percentage of […]

June is a big month for Indigenous celebrations And since 2009, Canada has officially celebrated National Indigenous History Month the entire month of June. These celebrations are meant to honour Indigenous history, people, cultures and contributions. What is celebrated in June in Canada? June National Indigenous History Month. Italian Heritage Month. Filipino Heritage Month. Portuguese […]

Because lenders want to know how you have handled credit in the past to determine how well you are likely to handle it in the future. Credit card issuers, auto dealerships and mortgage lenders will check your credit score before deciding how much they are willing to lend you and at what interest rate. Does […]

According to the Government of Canada, a credit score is a 3-digit number that represents how likely a credit bureau thinks you are to pay your bills on time. It can be an important part of building your financial confidence and security. Does my credit score work in Canada? Unfortunately, your U.S. credit history will […]

It’s certainly not surprising to most Canadians that we are tied with Russia for the title of ‘coldest nation in the world. ‘ Over our vast country, we have an average daily temperature of -5.6C. This is deadly cold. More of us — about 108 — die from exposure to extreme cold than from any […]

Resident population of Canada in 2022, by gender and age group (in millions) Age group Male Female 18 to 24 years 1.76 1.64 25 to 44 years 5.47 5.31 45 to 64 years 5 5.1 65 years and over 3.38 3.95 What age group has the highest population in Canada? In 2021, about 15.75 percent […]

What Information Do Lyft and Uber Drivers Need to File Taxes? To report your income to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), complete and submit Form T2125 – Statement of Business or Professional Activities along with your tax return. How do I file taxes as an Uber driver in Canada? Tax implications for ridesharing You must […]

The shift from the Imperial to the Metric System in Canada started 40 years ago on April 1, 1975. No joke. All weather forecasts switched to Celsius. What does Canada use for temperature? Celsius scaleTemperature is commonly measured in Canada using the Celsius scale. The unit of measurement is degree Celsius (°C). Normal room temperature […]