Author: Muriel Schmidt

Wildlife conservation, community development, and farm work are some of the most popular volunteering programs available in Canada. Nature & wildlife conservation. Community development. Agriculture. What volunteer work can I do in Canada? Entertainment Play piano for a sing-a-long at a retirement residence. MC at a volunteer service awards night. Do a stand-up comedy act […]

Municipal governments manage the collection, recycling, composting, and disposal of household waste, while provincial and territorial authorities establish waste reduction policies and programs, approve and monitor waste management facilities and operations. Does waste management operate in Canada? As North America’s largest waste solutions provider, we offer services for every need across the United States and […]

Many electronics we use every day draw power even when they’re not being used. Cut phantom power unplugging electronics when you’re not using them. plugging electronics into a power bar and switching it off. setting up a charging station with a smart power strip so you can limit charging time. How can Canada reduce its […]

Generally, benefits that employers provide to their employees are taxable under section 6 of the Income Tax Act (ITA), unless specifically excluded in the ITA. The administrative policies of the CRA identify conditions under which some of these benefits may not be taxable. Are employer-paid benefits taxable? Fringe benefits are generally included in an employee’s […]

The most (and the least) energy-efficient Canadian provinces Out of all the provinces, British Columbia has the best energy efficiency rating and ranks first, with a score of 56. What province has the most renewable energy? In 2019, Canada’s had about 2.9 GW of solar power capacity, the majority installed in Ontario. Which Canadian province […]

Victoria, B.C., is set to become one of the first Canadian municipalities to ban the use of fossil fuels for water and space heating in new developments. Last week, the city announced that it will require all new buildings be “zero carbon” by July 2025, five years ahead of provincial standards. Is natural gas being […]

Currently, all provinces and territories are subject to a carbon pricing mechanism, either by an in-province program or by one of two federal programs. As of April 2022 the federal minimum tax is set at CA$50 per tonne of CO 2 equivalent, set to increase to CA$170 in 2030. How a carbon tax would affect […]

Answer: Minors age 15 and under may travel with either their original birth certificates/citizenship certificates OR valid U.S. passports. Both documents attest to the bearer’s U.S. citizenship. A passport is all you need to cross borders between Canada and the United States. Can Canadian child enter US without passport? Children aged 15 years and younger. […]

Canada’s forests actually emit more carbon than they absorb — despite what you’ve heard on Facebook. This country’s managed forest land hasn’t been a net carbon sink since 2001. That’s because trees don’t just absorb carbon when they grow, they emit it when they die and decompose, or burn. Does Canada have enough trees to […]

It might not just be rising housing costs that are pushing Canadians into a mobile lifestyle. Is van life possible in Canada? Van life in Canada has been booming in recent years. Traveling in an RV or van is a big part of the culture in Canada. It is arguably one of the most affordable […]