Category: Canada

Unlike in other countries such as the United States, Canadian tax rules do not allow spouses or common-laws to file joint income tax returns. Each Canadian files their own tax return and indicates their marital status on the return, and who they are married to / living with. Should married couples file taxes together in […]

They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association, the governing body for soccer in Canada. They have been a member of FIFA since 1948 and a member of CONCACAF since 1961. Is Canada out of the World Cup 2022? 2022 FIFA World Cup: What we learned as Canada bows out in loss to Morocco. Does […]

American football is called “football” because rugby is properly referred to as “rugby football”. Soccer is so called because “soc” is short for “association”.. Association Football. What do other countries call American football? What Do Other Countries Call American Football? Country What they call American Football Canada Gridiron or American Football Australia Gridiron or American […]

Ontario – Buffalo Bills While the Patriots are also popular in Ontario, the Bills’ hold on the province is undeniable. Is the NFL popular in Canada? With over 13 million fans in Canada and the second most popular professional league, the NFL is honouring this dedicated fanbase by creating for the first time ever, the […]

Many Canadians observe Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Father figures may include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians (eg. foster parents), and family friends. What is Daddy Days? Canada’s extended parental benefits are paid for a maximum of 61 shared […]

The most commons sports are Canadian football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, basketball and curling. Golf and hunting are common pastimes: information about how to involve yourself in these activities, as well as the regional rules and customs that apply when doing so, is included in this section. What are some popular pastimes in Canada? […]

The National Football League (NFL) has been playing games in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, since 1959 when an interleague game between the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL and the Toronto Argonauts (often shortened as Argos) of the Canadian Football League (CFL) took place at Exhibition Stadium. Do they play American football in Canada? The NFL has […]

Canadian athletes are paid through the Canadian Olympic Committee Athlete Excellence Fund (AEF). The AEF pays out CA$20,000 for gold medals, $15,000 for silver medals, and $10,000 for bronze medals. Do Team Canada athletes get paid? Each athlete is eligible to receive up to $12,000 a year from CAN Fund ($6,000/application). Top level athletes receive […]

Each athlete is eligible to receive up to $12,000 a year from CAN Fund ($6,000/application). Top level athletes receive $1765/month from Sport Canada to live on. Do athletes get paid in Canada? The average athlete salary in Canada is $46,488 per year or $23.84 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $35,825 per year, while most […]

In Canada, each year there are about 330,000 births, with less than 10% using midwives, and not all of those choose home birth. Can you give birth at home in Canada? In choosing a location for their birth, all women should clearly understand the risks and benefits of their chosen setting. In Canada, a planned […]