Author: Muriel Schmidt

The times for sunrise and sunset in Canada are significantly influenced by the high location in the northern hemisphere. Relatively high in the north, the days are long in summer (June to September) and short in winter (December to March). Why is day time longer in summer? As the Earth circles the Sun during the […]

Daycare, summer camp, nurseries and nanny services are all deductible expenses for parents, but the tax deduction must be claimed by the parent in the lower tax bracket. There are exceptions, however, such as the value of the deduction, which can vary greatly per child. What percentage of daycare is tax deductible Canada? Eligible families […]

The amount of the CCB benefit is reassessed each year based on the number of children you have in your care, their age, your marital status and your adjusted family net income (AFNI). So if you want to receive the CCB, it’s important to file your tax return on time, even if your income is […]

All in the family. If you pay your parent (say your mother or father-in-law) to look after your children, you can claim the amount you pay them. Keep in mind they’ll have to provide you with a receipt that includes their SIN, and report the money you’ve paid them as income on their return. Can […]

In Canada, the Spring Intake is also known as the May Intake. It takes place from May to August. This is one of the least popular intakes to study in Canada as it offers the fewest courses. There aren’t many colleges that offer a course during the spring semester, and those that do are rare. […]

Those with at least one year of work experience in Canada and proficiency in one of the two official languages (English or French) may be able to get permanent resident status through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC),” explained Yatharth Gulati, co-founder of Rostrum Education. Is it easy to get PR in Canada for Indian students? […]

you are 60 to 64 years of age. you are a Canadian citizen or a legal resident. you have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18. you and your spouse or common-law partner’s annual combined income is less than $38,448. What is the Allowance benefit? A benefit allowance is […]

Eligible families can now receive up to up to $5,903 per child aged six through 17 and up to $6,997 per child under the age of six for the July 2022 to June 2023 benefit year. The Canada Child Benefit is tax-free, based on income and provides increased support for low- to middle-income families with […]

The $10aDay Plan will build a child care system that provides a licensed space for every child whose family wants or needs it, on a voluntary basis: All children, including those with extra support needs, will be welcome. How does 10 dollars a day daycare work? The territory’s child-care deal includes the creation of 110 […]