Author: Muriel Schmidt

It is not illegal in Canada to combine two full-time jobs. However, if you’re already engaged in a full-time job, it is important to review your employment contract. There are companies that restrict their employees from having a second job. Is it legal to work two full-time jobs in Canada? Whether or not you can […]

Studying in Canada gives you a world-class quality education while allowing you to save a lot of money compared to other Western countries. Although education fees may differ depending on the type of course and/or institute selected, in most cases, the tuition fees are still far less costly than in other countries. Is it worth […]

If you are 65 years of age or over, subject to meeting admissions and prerequisite requirements, you may enrol in courses for credit without payment of tuition and supplementary fees. Who is eligible for free education in Canada? 2. Who is eligible for free education in Canada? Answer- In Canadian public schools, education is free […]

Cost of buying a home in Canada According to the report, in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, which are known for their expensive housing markets, the income required to afford a home is $176,738 and $200,400 respectively. The average home price in Toronto for September 2022 was $1,086,762. What salary do you need to buy […]

The bottom 20 per cent of families that earn less than $56,516 pay just 0.8 per cent of income taxes and 2.1 per cent of total taxes. The middle 60 per cent of income earners, making between $56,517 and $227,486, pay 37.8 per cent of Canada’s total income taxes, and 45 per cent of the […]

There is no residency or citizenship requirement for buying and owning property in Canada. You can occupy a Canadian residence on a temporary basis, but you will need to comply with immigration requirements if you wish to have an extended stay or become a permanent resident. Can I move to Canada if I buy a […]

In general if you work full time (2000 hours per year) then $25 is a good wage for most cities in Canada. The exception may be locations in the lower main land of Vancouver or possiblly parts of Toronto, where the cost of living is higher than other centres. Should the minimum wage be increased […]

Understanding payment in arrears Government of Canada employees are paid in arrears. This means that you are paid for your work during your first 2 week pay period, 2 weeks following, at the end of the second 2 week pay period. Pay periods are 2 week time frames that start on a Thursday and end […]