Author: Muriel Schmidt

Are Holistic Nutritionists Regulated In Canada?

In Canada, holistic nutrition is a self-regulated profession. This means that there is no professional governing body, but schools can offer their own form of credential. There are a number of institutions offering programs that allow you to use a particular designation or title. How do I become a registered holistic nutritionist in Canada? The […]

What Qualifies For A Patent In Canada?

For an invention to be patentable in Canada, it must be: new (i.e., not already publicly disclosed); useful (i.e., capable of use for a practical purpose); and. not obvious to someone skilled in the art (i.e., inventive) What are the 4 requirements in patents? Under U.S. patent law, an invention is patentable only if it […]

Can Gig Workers Unionize Canada?

Can gig economy workers unionise? In the recent Ontario Labour Relations Board case of Canadian Union of Postal Workers v Foodora, which considered employment status of gig economy workers, the answer was ‘yes. Are gig workers independent contractors canada? The work is usually task-based work and provides no guaranteed minimum hours. Gig workers are typically […]

When Did The Canada Health Transfer Start?

2003. Inception (2003) The Canada Health Transfer was created by the 2003 First Ministers Health Accord signed by the provincial premiers and Jean Chrétien, prime minister of Canada at the time. When did Canadian transfer payments begin? In Canada, the federal government makes payments to less wealthy Canadian provinces to equalize the provinces’ “fiscal capacity” […]

How Is Equity Taxed In Canada?

In Canada, 50% of the value of any capital gains are taxable. Should you sell the investments at a higher price than you paid (realized capital gain) — you’ll need to add 50% of the capital gain to your income. Is equity income taxable in Canada? Capital gains: In Canada, only 50% of the total […]

What Is Canada Foreign Tin?

What is a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)? A TIN is a combination of letters or numbers that a country assigns to an individual or business for tax purposes. For example, in Canada: for individuals, the TIN will be their Social Insurance Number (SIN) Do Canadians have a foreign tax identification number? If you are a […]

Can You Get A Refund From Canada Post?

We’re committed to delivering all packages on time, but there may be situations where it takes a bit longer for a package to arrive at its destination. If your package was delivered late, the sender of the package might be eligible for a postage refund (after investigation and in compliance with our policies). Can you […]

Is Crypto Big In Canada?

It is estimated that 1.2 million people, 3.2% of Canada’s total population, currently own cryptocurrency. How popular is crypto in Canada? Thirteen per cent of Canadians own crypto assets or crypto funds, according to a survey by the Ontario Securities Commission published Wednesday, while 31 per cent plan to buy some in the next 12 […]