Category: Canada

Prior to the pandemic, from 2015 to 2019, growth in health spending averaged 4% per year. It is anticipated that overall health expenditure will represent 12.2% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, following a high of 13.8% in 2020. How much money does Canada spend on healthcare? How much does Canada spend on […]

Highest paying cities for Paramedics near Canada Edmonton, AB. $38.04 per hour. 7 salaries reported. Calgary, AB. $37.41 per hour. 10 salaries reported. Halifax, NS. $34.47 per hour. 18 salaries reported. Dartmouth, NS. $33.40 per hour. 9 salaries reported. Kentville, NS. $33.29 per hour. 15 salaries reported. Show more nearby cities. Do paramedics get paid […]

If you are a non-citizen or permanent citizen seeking to qualify for healthcare coverage, you should be studying or working in Canada for at least 6 months. One plus point is that if you qualify for free healthcare in Canada, your spouse and dependent children automatically qualify for free healthcare coverage. Can you get free […]

Some are trained to handle weapons, rappel from buildings and other skills needed to work alongside tactical police units. These paramedics are required to wear protective gear but are usually unarmed in civilian environments. DO civilian medics carry weapons? Geneva Convention protection In modern times, most combat medics carry a personal weapon, to be used […]

Virtually any type of physical residence qualifies, including houses, apartments, duplexes, cottages, houseboats, trailers, or mobile homes. The land on which the dwelling sits also qualifies for the exclusion within certain limits—up to 1.24 acres, according to the CRA. What defines a primary residence in Canada? The housing unit representing the taxpayer’s principal residence generally […]

Outside Canada: If you vacation outside Canada, you won’t lose benefits but must inform EI at 1-800-206-7218 (TTY: 1-800-529-3742). Press “0” to speak with a representative. Within Canada: If you remain in the country, you won’t lose benefits and don’t have to inform EI of your vacation. Can you leave the country while on maternity […]

Apply for a permanent resident card or Canadian citizenship and find out about how to start your life in Canada. Also find out what services are near you to help and what to expect for your first tax year. Get information on COVID-19 and how it’s affecting our programs and services. Can you legally live […]

In Canada, you do have to give notice before you leave a job position. If you do not, you set yourself up for being legally pursued for damages by your former employer. Whether or not they decide to do so will vary, but they are legally able to– so it is better to be safe, […]

The short answer is yes, and these are the most common reasons an employer can sue an employee successfully. While it is more difficult for an employer to sue an employee than vice versa, there are many valid legal reasons that an employer may bring a cause of action against an employee (or ex-employee) and […]

CAA is a not-for-profit federation providing more than 6 million Members with emergency roadside service, Member Reward savings, and comprehensive insurance, travel and automotive offerings. CAA is made up of eight regional Clubs providing services to local communities. Does AAA exist in Canada? Did you know your American Automobile Association (AAA) membership is honored in […]