Author: Muriel Schmidt

Example: If your taxable income was $50,000 in 2021, you would calculate your federal tax as follows: Pay 15% on the amount up to $49,020, or $7,353.00. Pay 20.5% on the amount between $49,020 to $98,040, or $200.90. Total federal tax payable: $7,553.90. How much tax is taken off my paycheck in Canada? The amount […]

You can qualify to receive Old Age Security pension payments while living outside of Canada if one if these reasons applies to you: you lived in Canada for at least 20 years after turning 18. you lived and worked in a country that has a social security agreement with Canada. Can I receive OAS if […]

Inuit. In contrast, residents of Nunavik, the Inuit region of Quebec have the lowest life expectancy in Canada, at 66.7 years (66.3 for men and 70.2 for women). Life expectancy in Nunavik falls between that of the Dominican Republic (67.0) and Egypt (66.5), ranked 111 and 112 out of 191 countries. Which group has the […]

If you need an eTA or visa If you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) or visa, we’ll issue it automatically at the same time as your study permit. You don’t need to apply separately or pay another fee. In most cases, your fees will include: processing fees for you and anyone you include on […]

Canadians can identify refugees in need of sponsorship through local family members, community groups, churches or ethno-cultural groups. Refugees in need may have been identified from an overseas contact, a friend, a relative of a member of the organization or elsewhere. Can a church sponsor you? A church cannot ordinarily sponsor someone for small clerical […]

Migrant workers refer to Temporary Foreign Workers on tied or closed work permits. There are three key streams with very different access to rights and services. Mostly men from Mexico and the Caribbean countries who come to Canada to grow our food. They work in farms, fields, and food factories. How are migrant workers treated […]

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE Step 1: Log into my IRCC through GCKey or Sign-in partner. Step 2: Click on ‘Apply for visitor visa or study/work permit’ Step 3: Fill in the online application form and gather supporting documentation. Step 4: Pay the application fee. Can I bring my wife to Canada while on work permit? […]

Raw eggs can contain harmful bacteria. Eggs and egg-based foods should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 74°C (165°F) to ensure they are safe to eat. Eating raw or lightly cooked eggs can be especially risky for: young children. Are eggs in Canada vaccinated against salmonella? If hens become sick, their eggs […]

If you are a visitor to Canada, you are allowed to bring a small quantity of alcohol (wine, liquor, beer, or coolers) into the country without having to pay duty or taxes on it as long as: the alcohol accompanies you. you meet the minimum legal drinking age for the province or territory at which […]

The Canada Pension Plan is capped at a maximum of $1175.83 per month (2020). Many people do not regard this as a satisfactory income. In fact, according to Service Canada, the average monthly retirement pension (at age 65) in January 2020 was just $735.21. What is the average retirement pension in Canada? The Canada Pension […]