Category: Canada

Individuals who are accredited foreign representatives to Canada (for example, diplomatic, consular or official personnel) and their accredited family members cannot become permanent residents while they are still accredited. Who is eligible for permanent residency in Canada? To be eligible, you must: have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) […]

The Canadian government provides scholarships for international students with good GRE scores to fund their studies. Several universities offer admissions in doctorate and MS programs, for which the government provides scholarships for GRE-based eligible applicants. How much GRE score is required for scholarship in Canada? Ans. Most of the Canadian universities have a similar minimum […]

Canada has diplomatic and consular offices (including honorary consuls that are not included in this list) in over 270 locations in approximately 180 foreign countries. What countries does Canada have a good relationship with? Canada maintains historic ties to the United Kingdom and France and to other former British and French colonies through Canada’s membership […]

After a period of at least eight hours off-duty, a driver cannot drive after 16 hours has elapsed. Can I drive after 8 hours sleep in Canada? A driver can drive for 13 consecutive hours following 8 consecutive hours off-duty. Can the driver also drive for 13 consecutive hours following 8 hours off-duty taken in […]

Work permits do not have French or English testing requirements. In fact, Canada does not require language testing for any temporary residency visa (TRV) e.g. work permits, study permit, or visitor visa. See, here is the application for a work permit from outside of Canada. Do you need IELTS for temporary work permit in Canada? […]

You may be allowed to re-enter Canada with an expired visa if you meet the following conditions: you hold a valid study permit; and, you return directly to Canada from the USA without having travelled to any other country during that trip. Can I travel on visa expiry date? A visa must be valid at […]

This sudden irregular movement may result in other motorists or pedestrians not having enough time to see or react to the vehicle conducting the U-turn, which can result in a motor vehicle collision. Are U-turns illegal in Canada? Do not do a U-turn unless you can do it safely. U-turns are not permitted: at an […]

The Insurance Bureau of Canada provides a free tool called VIN Verify to identify vehicles that have branded title statuses of Flood, Fire, Irreparable, or Salvaged. While you don’t receive a detailed report, a quick check on VIN Verify can help you avoid title washed cars. What does a VIN number tell you Canada? A […]

In order to operate a vehicle legally in Canada, it has to be insured. Before you take that step, you must first get a vehicle inspection (also known in some auto shops as a “safety”) done in the province you are looking to insure your car or truck in. Does Ontario have vehicle inspections? You […]

Vehicles that need an emissions test Your vehicle needs an emissions test if it is a heavy diesel commercial motor vehicle with a registered gross weight over 4,500 kilograms, such as a large truck or bus, and the vehicle is either: at least seven model years old and you are renewing your licence plate sticker. […]