Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is Electricity Taxed In Canada?

Tax: Electricity bills are subject to the 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Does electricity have tax? The energy tax is paid to and withheld by electric utilities from their respective residential customers along with their monthly electric billings. How much tax do you pay on a Litre of gas in Canada? Gasoline Government Federal Excise […]

Why Is Coal Important To Canada?

As Canada’s 5th most valuable mined commodity, coal mining is an important economic contributor and adds billions of dollars in direct and indirect impacts each year. The industry also benefits Canadians through employment, investment in physical infrastructure, taxes and royalties. What does Canada use coal for? The Canadian coal industry produces coal for use in […]

How Are Fossil Fuels Used In Canada?

Oil is used to create transportation fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. It’s also used for heating, and as a feedstock for petrochemicals which are used to create many products we use every day. Does Canada use a lot of fossil fuels? Fossil fuels are the second most important source of electricity in […]

Does Canada Have Strict Environmental Laws?

All Canadian environmental statutes prohibit certain types of activities. Provincial environmental protection statutes typically contain broad prohibitions against the discharge of anything into the air that may cause an adverse effect. Does Canada have environmental laws? The primary purpose of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is to contribute to sustainable development through pollution […]

Where Does The Carbon Tax Go In Canada?

“The federal government has stated that the carbon pricing system will be revenue neutral; any revenues generated under the system will be returned to the province or territory in which they are generated. Households will receive 90 per cent of the revenues raised. What is the carbon tax in Canada used for? Provinces and territories […]

Are Pizza Boxes Recyclable In Canada?

Clean properly prepared pizza boxes are accepted in the curbside blue box recycling program and for free at Recycle BC Depots found here. To prepare pizza boxes for recycling, empty them of all food waste, liners and inserts. Can you put a pizza box in the recycling bin? Pizza boxes are usually recyclable, even when […]

Where Are Most Fish Farms Located In Canada?

Located on the eastern coast of Canada, the four Atlantic provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island combined are a leading global location for aquaculture production. Where is fish farmed in Canada? Most of Canada’s aquaculture farms are located on the east and west coasts, but there are freshwater […]

Are Group Benefits Taxable In Canada?

Any contribution to an employee RRSP, as well as any related administrative fees, are taxable. However, that same employer contribution made to a Pension Plan or Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) is not considered a taxable benefit for employees. Is group health insurance taxable to employee in Canada? If you make contributions to a private […]