Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is Student Insurance Mandatory In Canada?

International students in Canada are required to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada. Certain provinces offer provincial health coverage to certain international students, either for free or for a premium. Is insurance mandatory for Canada visa? You may be refused entry if you don’t have insurance. If your insurance policy […]

How Do Small Businesses Pay Gst In Canada?

You may use a touch touch-tone, call 1-800-959-2038 and proceed as instructed to file your GST/HST return. If you do this, you will need to pay the GST/HST owing (if there is any) by mail, through your financial institution, or electronically using the Canada Revenue Agency’s My Payment electronic payment service. How does a small […]

Who Makes Tax Laws In Canada?

The Department of Finance Canada develops and evaluates federal tax policies and legislation in the areas of personal income tax, corporate income tax and sales and excise tax. Who creates tax laws? CongressThe tax bill is initiated in the House of Representatives and referred to the Ways and Means Committee. When members of this committee […]

When Did The British Lose Control Of Canada?

By the 1860s, interest developed in forming a new federation between the Canadas and the other British colonies of British North America, that led to Confederation in 1867. When did Britain stop controlling Canada? An independent nation In 1982, it adopted its own constitution and became a completely independent country. Although it’s still part of […]

How Is Disability Calculated Canada?

The average monthly payment from the disability pension in 2022 is $1,053.20 with a maximum of $1,464.83. Your payment is calculated by adding the basic monthly amount with an amount based on your CPP contributions. The 2022 post-retirement disability benefit is $524.64 per month. How do they determine how much disability you get? The Social […]

Who Determines Prime Rate In Canada?

the Bank of Canada. The country’s official prime rate is calculated by the Bank of Canada using a mode average of the Big 6 banks’ individual prime rates. This rate is published by the BoC on a weekly basis, but typically only changes following adjustments to the central bank’s overnight target rate. Who sets Canada […]