Author: Muriel Schmidt

What was the impact of the flood? The flood of June 2013 was the largest flood in Calgary since 1932. Sadly, one Calgarian’s life was lost and there was as much as $6 billion in financial losses and property damage across southern Alberta. Where was the flood in 2013? More than 2000 homes and close […]

You can hold a Canadian PR and US H1B visa at the same time*. But to maintain Canadian PR you have to live 2 years out of five years in Canada. You can do both, meaning you can live in Canada and work in the US if you live in a border town and commute […]

Yes, coyote spray is legal in Canada. There are a few restrictions in place, such as not being able to sell it without a permit, but otherwise it can be used by anyone. Coyote spray is a popular way to deter coyotes from attacking people or pets. Can I carry a coyote spray in Canada? […]

NOTARY PUBLIC As stated above, all practicing lawyers can notarize documents— but that’s not all! Canadian Senators, MLAs, MPs, judges and even students-at-law can act as a notary. Can you notarize without being a lawyer? Notarization it is to certify or attest to a document by a notary public. The 2004 Rules of Notarial Practice […]

56 days. It takes 56 days to process your application from the date you submit it. Processing will only start after you have submitted biometrics and will stop if we ask for any additional documents. An applicant looks at the “International Experience Canada: How to apply” webpage. How long is international experience Canada? 2 yearsInternational […]

Information that is used for an employment decision, including resumes, telephone screens, interview or reference checks must be kept for 3 years, regardless of the outcome of the decision. How long should you keep interview notes for unsuccessful candidates Canada? How long should I keep resumes and interview notes for people we interviewed but did […]

Canadian Employee Background Checks on Criminal Records As such, if an employer is requesting a criminal background check, they need to give a genuine reason for requiring the search. Additionally, they must gain express written consent from the employee or applicant for conducting this test. Can employers do a background check without permission Canada? Background […]

Doxing (sometimes written as Doxxing) is the act of revealing identifying information about someone online, such as their real name, home address, workplace, phone, financial, and other personal information. That information is then circulated to the public — without the victim’s permission. Is doxxing someone illegal in Canada? Since a hacker group obtained the donor […]

eligible, economically disadvantaged persons charged with serious and/or complex criminal offences and facing the likelihood of incarceration; proceedings pursuant to Part XX. 1 of the Criminal Code; proceedings under the Extradition Act; and appeals by the Crown, or in certain cases, their own appeal. What is the maximum income to qualify for legal aid in […]

If the application has crossed 2-3 months post Review of Eligibility, then the likelihood of it being in security screening is very high. Most security checks are done within 1 month though it can take longer, up to 1 to 2 years, if its in enhanced screening. How long does security check take Canada? The […]