Category: Canada

Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs and GICs should do it all. Avoid complicated financial products sold by financial institutions that you don’t understand and that almost always carry high fees. J. E. Arbuckle Financial Services Inc. What is the best investment for seniors in Canada? Best Retirement Plan Options in Canada Registered Retirement Savings Plan […]

Canada is phasing out traditional coal-fired power plants and embracing renewable energy. It is investing in Made-in-Canada technologies and clean solutions. It is improving building codes and standards so homes and buildings use less energy. What has Canada done to help the environment? In March 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction […]

Age Amount If you’re 65 years or older at the end of the tax year, you can claim a non-refundable tax credit towards your federal taxes. To qualify, your net income must be less than $39,826, and the amount you may claim varies depending on your income. For your 2022 tax return, the age amount […]

The tax rate is 25% unless reduced or exempted by a tax treaty between Canada and the individual’s country of residence. CPP benefits are subject to the non-resident tax, but QPP benefits are not. How much tax should I get taken off my CPP? We will automatically deduct the non-resident tax from your payments at […]

Yes, you can live in a van in Canada in all four seasons as long as you insulate your van and get a proper heater. Van life in Canada isn’t easy, especially in the winter. That’s why you must be well prepared if you plan on living in your van full time. Can you live […]

You can live in a van in Canada, as there is no law prohibiting it, but you’ll need to make some level of preparation. Can you live in a van in Canada winter? Van life in Canada isn’t easy, especially in the winter but we manage thanks to the below camper van tips. We love […]

In Toronto, “The idling control by-law limits idling to no more than one (1) minute in a 60-minute period.” Across Canada and the U.S., many municipalities followed suit. Is it illegal to idle your car in Canada? In Canada, more than 20 municipalities nationwide have implemented bylaws that require drivers to turn off their ignition […]

Under the Constitution of Canada, responsibility for environmental management in Canada is a shared responsibility between the federal government and provincial governments. What level of government is responsible for the environment? The federal governmentThe federal government, in turn, regulates emissions from industries that come under its jurisdiction, including several that may have a significant environmental […]

Yes, you can live in a van in Canada in all four seasons as long as you insulate your van and get a proper heater. Van life in Canada isn’t easy, especially in the winter. Can you live in a van in Canada winter? Van life in Canada isn’t easy, especially in the winter but […]

FACT: About 86 per cent of Canada’s plastic waste ends up in landfill, while a meager eight per cent is recycled. How much of Canada’s recycling is actually recycled? 9%Canadians throw away over 3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. Only 9% is recycled while the rest ends up in our landfills, waste-to-energy facilities […]