Author: Muriel Schmidt

Taking action on toxic and other harmful substances. As well, Environment and Climate Change Canada has addressed blue-green algae growth in our lakes and rivers by introducing regulations to restrict and reduce the use of phosphates in household cleaning products and laundry and dishwasher detergents. How does Canada protect water? Reducing Freshwater Use Canada’s oil […]

There are over 100 landfills in Canada that have systems in place to recover landfill gas. How many landfills does Canada have? There are more than 3000 municipal solid waste landfills in Canada. A little over half are active and the rest are closed. There are about 270 large landfills that either have a waste […]

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regulates private fuel outlets (PFOs) under the Ontario Regulation 217/01. Who regulates gas in Canada? The Canada Energy Regulator (CER)The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) works for you to keep energy moving safely and efficiently through our country’s pipelines and powerlines. Is gas regulated in Canada? Although gasoline prices […]

Some common benefits often considered taxable include: tips. boarding, lodging, rent-free or low-rent housing. travel expenses for personal travel. personal use of an employer’s automobile. gifts over $500 per year. use of vacation property owned by the company. holiday trips. prizes and awards. How are employee benefits taxed in Canada? Generally, benefits that employers provide […]

Increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Carbon pricing. Phasing out coal. Reducing oil and gas emissions. Reducing methane emissions. Mobilizing private finance. Scaling up action on oceans, forests, and nature-based climate solutions. What did Canada do in COP26? Building on these efforts, Canada participated in the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of […]

Though we welcome donations from private citizens, we are proud to partner with a variety of Canadian philanthropists and philanthropic organizations that provide us with the majority of our funding. Who funds clean energy? State Governments EERE’s State Energy Program provides funds to the states for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Who is behind […]

In Canada, the responsibility for water management is shared by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, and in some instances, by the territories and by Aboriginal governments under self-government agreements. What level of government is responsible for pollution in Canada? The federal governmentThe federal government has the constitutional authority to control air pollution, primarily through […]

3% of your net income (line 23600 of your tax return) Can you claim dental expenses on taxes in Canada? Dental services – paid to a medical practitioner. Expenses for purely cosmetic procedures are not eligible. Dentures and dental implants – can be claimed without any certification or prescription. How much can you claim for […]

You can potentially claim for extended family if you are paying for their health expenses, but this is not guaranteed. Self-employed people may deduct their health insurance premiums from their income, as opposed to claiming them as a medical expense, and can offset the costs of their premiums with their return. Are extended health benefits […]

Environmental laws are enacted in Canada by the federal government, ten provincial governments and three northern territorial governments. Municipal governments, under authority delegated by provincial or territorial legislatures, also legislate locally in specific environmental areas such as noise and sewer use. Who is responsible for the environment in Canada? Under the Constitution of Canada, responsibility […]