Author: Muriel Schmidt

Yes. We have been working with several fundraising partners across Canada to acquire monthly donations on behalf of Save the Children through door-to-door, street, and mall campaigns for many years. Does SickKids solicit door-to-door? Our Door-to-Door program was designed in 1999 to gain support from our community. Our fundraisers seek out donors who are committed […]

You must wait 12 months after obtaining your G2 before you can apply to take your G test as it allows you ample time to practice expressway/high-speed driving and build experience in preparation for your full G licence test. How long do you have to wait to get your G in Ontario? If you are […]

local transit stations. Transit passes: You can typically purchase transit passes at your local transit stations. You may also be able to load a transit pass onto a reusable card. Where can I get a bus pass in Canada? In most cities, you can buy tickets at: convenience stores. major transit stations. from the bus […]

Only one of you in the household can claim each dependant’s credits. One of Your Children: You can claim the dependant tax benefit for any of your children up to 18 years old. After they turn 18, you may claim them if they have an eligible physical or mental disability. Can I claim my 19 […]

Universities in Canada do accept the IB Diploma as an entrance requirement, especially for international students. They typically also accept High School Diplomas from the United States and some European secondary school certifications as well. Do universities in Canada look at IB? Some institutions offer conditional acceptances, and when final grades and/or IB scores are […]

The CRA concluded that fees paid for a weight-loss program for the treatment of obesity would indeed qualify for the METC, provided the program was for therapeutic or rehabilitative purposes and was provided by a provincially licensed medical practitioner. Can you deduct weight loss programs on your taxes? The tax code treats obesity as a […]

What is available? Based on your previous year’s annual income and family size, you may be eligible to receive up to $375 $750* per month of study ($3,000 to $6,000* for a standard 8-month academic year), with gradually lower amounts awarded based on higher incomes as indicated on the Government of Canada website. Who is […]

Teacher. Teachers who work in government-owned schools are civil servants under the public service of Canada. What is a public servant in Canada? public servant means any person employed in a department, and includes a member of the Canadian Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Are teachers considered local government employees? Teachers that work […]

If you are a student intern, the Canada Labour Code does not require that you be paid and the activities you perform for an employer are not considered to be work. On a voluntary basis, your employer may choose to give you money that is not connected to the activities you perform. Is it illegal […]

This allowance is not a taxable benefit and can be excluded from the employee’s income if all of the following conditions are met: The employee travels away from the office. The allowance is reasonable. We generally consider a value of up to $23 for the meal portion of the travel allowance to be reasonable. Do […]