Category: Canada

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions you and your spouse or common-law partner made during the time you lived together can be equally divided after a divorce or separation. This is called credit splitting. Credits can be divided even if 1 spouse or common-law partner did not make contributions to the CPP. Why did I […]

$2,000. Pension Income Amount If you’ve reported eligible pension income on line 11500, line 11600, or line 12900 of your tax return, you can claim up to $2,000 as a credit when filing. What is the $2 000 pension income tax credit? What is the pension income tax credit? If you have up to $2,000 […]

With a Canadian study permit, international students can change their school or program at any time without needing to apply for a new study permit. Once you are accepted into the institution you want to transfer into, you just need to notify IRCC. Can I take transfer from college to university in Canada? All publicly […]

Funding Solutions for Studies in Canada HDFC Credila has funded thousands of students pursuing their higher HDFC Credila in Canada via customised education loan products. For the first year of stay in Canada, a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000 CAD per year is required to cover living expenses. Can I take a loan […]

The Criminal Code sets out various offences related to domestic bribery. The CFPOA prohibits bribes to foreign public officials, and is the Canadian legislation pursuant to which Canada implements its obligations under the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Is it illegal to bribe someone in Canada? Domestic bribery and corruption is governed under the Criminal […]

Student loans offered by the government usually don’t require a credit check, which means you may still be able to get approved even if you have bad credit or no credit at all. Plus, these loans come with a fixed interest rate, so you wouldn’t be able to secure a lower rate even with an […]

If you have been a victim of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, please contact your local police as soon as possible. It is also recommended that you report the instance of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, whether you are a victim or not, to the CAFC. Remember: It’s the role of your local police to […]

From: Employment and Social Development Canada The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA Program) provides Canada Student Grants and Loans to help students pay for their post-secondary education. The Program works in partnership with provinces and territories to deliver student aid. Where do student loans come from Canada? The Government of Canada and the provincial […]

Yes, extortion is a crime in Canada and is covered under s. 346 of the Criminal Code. This is a serious offence in Canada as it is an indictable offence and the Crown does not have available to them the option to proceed otherwise. How do you prove extortion in Canada? To gain a conviction […]

Diploma programs are commonly 30 to 72 credits and can usually be completed in less than 2 years, which is the normal time it takes to complete an associate’s degree program. Certificate programs can typically be completed in months instead of years and may only require somewhere between 9 and 30 credits. Is diploma better […]