Category: Alberta

Alberta’s provincial flower, Alberta Wild Rose, is a small, deciduous shrub known for its beautiful pink blooms and thick, thorny stems. Native to Canada, this hardy perennial is an attractive addition to any garden. Wildlife enjoy its edible rosehips, which inclined growers can use in jams, jellies, and rose hip tea. Where are wild roses […]

First 28 hours: Alberta students must be paid at least $13 per hour for the first 28 hours worked per week during a school year. More than 28 hours: Students who work more than 28 hours in Alberta over the course of one week must be paid at least $15 per hour – the provincial […]

The tax rates in Alberta range from 10% to 15% of income and the combined federal and provincial tax rate is between 25% and 48%. Alberta uses a progressive tax structure, which means that a specific tax rate is applicable to a set range of income. Alberta has the highest basic personal amounts (BPA) in […]

You do not have to register. You may choose to register voluntarily if you make taxable sales, leases, or other supplies in Canada. Your effective date of registration is usually the day you request your GST/HST account (or up to 30 days before that day). You exceed the $30,000 threshold 1 in a single calendar […]

How to register your Trade Name / Sole Proprietorship in Alberta Complete this Declaration of Trade Name form​ Provide one piece of Government issued Photo Identification (E.g. Provincial Driver License, Valid Passport) Complete the online registration form below. The cost for registration is $60.00. How do I do a sole proprietorship in Alberta? An Alberta […]

Our program is a minimum of 6 years with the opportunity of extending the length of training if one is interested in obtaining an advanced degree like a Masters or PhD. How many years does it take to become a neurosurgeon in Canada? Upon completion of medical school, it takes an additional six years of […]

There are over 28,000 RNs employed by Alberta health Services. Nurses (RNs, RPNs, LPNs and NPs combined) are the largest clinical profession, representing over half of the clinical workforce. Other nursing professions: Nurse Practitioners (NPs) How many RNs are there in Alberta? Number of nurses in registered nursing in Canada in 2020, by province Characteristic […]

The Government of Alberta licenses or registers businesses under the Consumer Protection Act, Charitable Fund-raising Act, Cemeteries Act and the Cooperatives Act. It is an offence to operate a business without the required licence. Do I need to register my small business in Alberta? You’ll need to register your business to operate in Alberta. There […]

An application must be submitted with supporting documents and a referral letter from patient’s psychiatrist is required. Medical Status: Individuals need to be medically stable and all medical conditions need to be well controlled prior to admission. A recent medical examination is required at the time of referral. Can you commit someone to a mental […]

A Form 1 is an application by a physician for a person to undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine whether that person needs to be admitted for further care in a psychiatric facility, as an involuntary or voluntary patient, or if they should be discharged. What does it mean to be on a Form 1? […]