Category: Canada

Working as a nurse for the government of Canada For example, nurses working in these posts receive a base salary and allowances that add up to a well-paid compensation package. Nurses are also eligible for overtime, callback and standby pay. How do they pay nurses in Canada? Find out what the average Nurse salary is […]

It’s common for employers to provide full-time employees with a benefits package, known as employee benefits. Employee benefits generally include perks like health insurance, vacation days and paid sick leave. Is employee insurance mandatory in Canada? Mandatory employee benefits in Canada include pension, legislated and parental leaves, PTO, employment insurance, and eye exams. Common supplementary […]

Sections 25 and 27 of the OHSA makes employers and supervisors responsible for ensuring that required PPE is worn by the worker. The employer must also provide the PPE and maintain it in good condition. Is it a legal requirement for employers to provide PPE? Every employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is […]

Generally, benefits that employers provide to their employees are taxable under section 6 of the Income Tax Act (ITA), unless specifically excluded in the ITA. The administrative policies of the CRA identify conditions under which some of these benefits may not be taxable. Are benefits included in taxable income? You do not have to pay […]

The three largest bodies of water that surround Canada are the North Atlantic Ocean on its eastern coast, the North Pacific Ocean on its western coast, and the Arctic Ocean on its northern coast. What are some bodies of water found within and around Canada? The illustration shows that the largest lakes in Canada are […]

Lake Superior. Lake Superior: At 31,699 square miles (82,100 square km), it is the largest in surface area and in water volume (2,903 cubic miles / 12,100 cubic km), thus earning it the name Lake Superior. The name comes from the French word lac supérieur, meaning upper lake, as it is north of Lake Huron. […]

Extending into central Ontario, the foothills of the Laurentian range are known as the Opeongo Hills, or the Madawaska Highlands. The Laurentian Mountain range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. It contains rocks deposited before the Cambrian Period 540 million years ago. What are the oldest Canadian mountains? Fun Fact: The […]

It was opened on 19 August 1999, served initially by East London line trains. Who built Canada Water? Built by James McConnochie in 1874-6, with major arch-buttressed quay walls alongside the East London Railway provided by that company’s engineer, John Hawkshaw. Why is Canada Water called Canada Water? But actually… Canada Water is a lake […]

This means that our family of 4 from the Philippines will need over CAD$36,000 to cover fees, expenses, travel costs, and settlement fund requirements. AND THE GRAND TOTAL IS. Category Total Required in Canadian Dollars Government Fees (FSW) $2,380.00 Other fees and expenses (some hypothetical) $10,517.00 How much money do you need to immigrate to […]

Canada is one of the many countries OFWs seek to work to because of better opportunities, friendly community, better environment, and higher salary grade for employees. OFWs can follow these steps to apply for a work permit: 1. Does Canada accept Filipino workers? Canada has dozens of immigration programs that helps it face the challenges […]