Author: Muriel Schmidt

Federal laws set stringent national standards for bottled water. In addition to these laws, provinces and territories are free to establish additional requirements for their own jurisdictions. Who regulates water in Canada? In Canada, the responsibility for water management is shared by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, and in some instances, by the territories […]

Canada offers many choices of schools for international students. These include primary and secondary schools, post secondary institutions (i.e. colleges and universities) private career /vocational schools, and language schools. Are colleges in Canada free for international students? Even Canada’s larger cities are relatively more affordable than many cities around the world. You will see that […]

Yes, extortion is a crime in Canada and is covered under s. 346 of the Criminal Code. This is a serious offence in Canada as it is an indictable offence and the Crown does not have available to them the option to proceed otherwise. Is extortion legal in Canada? Unofficially known as blackmail, extortion (stealing […]

Conflicts of interest within government, tax evasion, and the ease in which you can launder money are among some of the leading factors of corruption in Canada. Canada ranks at the bottom of the bribery-fighting rankings with “little or no enforcement of anti-bribery measures”. Can you bribe in Canada? Domestic bribery and corruption is governed […]

If you make $45,000 a year living in the region of Ontario, Canada, you will be taxed $11,739. That means that your net pay will be $33,261 per year, or $2,772 per month. Your average tax rate is 26.1% and your marginal tax rate is 32.0%. How much will my tax return be if I […]

If you’re age 65 or older, income from a RRIF is eligible for the pension income tax credit. This means that if you or your spouse have an RRSP, reaching age 65 opens up a tax planning opportunity. What type of income is eligible for the Pension Credit? If you receive income from sources such […]

Arranged Marriage In many cultures, arranged marriages are accepted practice. Arranged marriages are perfectly legal in Canada, provided they are consented to by the parties. Forced marriages are not legal. If you have been forced into a marriage, you can apply to the court to declare the marriage void. What type of marriage is illegal […]

Statistics Canada compiled data – up to 2017 – on which trade jobs earned top dollar during the year tradespeople earned their certifications. The Highest Paying Trades in Canada. Skilled Trade Salary – Year of Certification Construction electrician $72,000 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic $70,000 Truck and transport mechanic $56,000 How much do trades make […]

Renovations of up to $10,000 ($20,000 starting with the 2022 tax year) that improve accessibility or reduce the risk of harm within a home generally qualify. These expenses may also qualify for a medical expense tax credit. Are renovations tax deductible in Canada? The Government of Canada determines whether or not a home renovation is […]

In order to accomplish this, you need to keep receipts and detailed information about your expenditures, so they can be properly classified by you or your accountant. Costs of haircuts, dry-cleaning, most clothing and clothing repair are not deductible business expenses. See the Tax Court of Canada case Weber v. Can I write off haircuts? […]