Author: Muriel Schmidt

When you look at a map, communities in Canada’s Far North are among the most remote in the world. Iqaluit, Nunavut’s capital city and largest community, is only accessible by air or boat. It is a two-day drive from Whitehorse or Yellowknife to the nearest Canadian city. What are examples of remote places? 10 of […]

The length of time you can be laid off for depends on a few factors. If you are receiving employment insurance (EI) benefits, you can be laid off for a maximum of one year. However, if you are not receiving EI benefits, there is no limit to how long you can be laid off for. […]

We’re just like this tiny little engine working away in the background, but suddenly this spotlight’s been shone on us.” An estimated 3,200 people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine have landed in Ottawa under a special visa. But there are some specific challenges to get the newcomers settled here. How many Ukraine refugees have […]

IRCC works to find a private sponsor to match with the refugee under the Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) or Visa Office-Referred (VOR) Programs. BVOR/VOR cases are normally ready to travel to Canada within 1 to 4 months of being matched with a sponsor. How long does it take a refugee to get to Canada after […]

If you are fleeing your country because you fear persecution or risk to your life, you can apply for asylum in Canada. Who can apply refugee in Canada? Any person who feels they are a Person in Need of Protection or a Convention Refugee, may make a claim for protection when they enter or once […]

If your claim is rejected… If you are eligible (most claimants are), you can appeal to the RAD. You must file your appeal within 15 days of receiving your Notice of Decision and reasons for decision. If you are not eligible to appeal to the RAD, you can apply to the Federal Court​ for judicial […]

Applications for entry to acquire temporary residency status may be submitted in-person to an officer of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at a port-of-entry into Canada. You can apply to extend temporary residency status to an IRCC Case Processing Centre (CPC) inside of Canada on-line. How do I get a temporary residence status in […]

It isn’t illegal to drive a right hand drive car in Canada. However, it is difficult, in more ways than one. Can you drive if you only have one hand? It is still possible to drive with one arm, no arms, one leg, or no legs. Having a limb amputated does not invalidate your current […]

In Ontario, purchasing a vehicle as a gift for someone is straightforward — you can buy one just like any other present. Can I buy a car and put it on someone elses name? If you purchase a car for someone else, you have the option to have the loan in your name or to […]

Yes, you can live in Canada and work remotely for a US company. However, you need to pay taxes. There are three ways to work remotely from Canada; as an independent contractor, foreign employee, or through a PEO. If you choose to be a foreign employee, you need to be familiar with the tax obligations. […]