Category: Canada

Most government mail should be eligible for mail forwarding. However, some very important documents like PR Cards may not be forwarded as they are strictly confidential. Mail that is stamped as “Do Not Forward” will not be forwarded. What mail Cannot be forwarded by Canada Post? Canada Post cannot forward mail addressed to individuals who […]

Passive income is income earned from property (i.e. rental, interest income, royalties, etc.), and active income is generated through active business activities. This article will outline the taxation specifically related to passive income earned in a Canadian-controlled private corporation (CCPC). What are examples of passive income? Passive income streams can come from investing in mutual […]

Guidelines suggest that you consider tipping the same amount as you would for furniture delivery: ranging anywhere from $6 to $27 CAD per person. You can help to streamline the process and prepare for every eventuality by having a range of bill denominations in your wallet ahead of time. Do you tip someone who delivers […]

CoinSmart is a Canadian exchange. It allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin and all major cryptocurrencies in Canada. Customers can buy and sell bitcoin and ether using Interac e-Transfers, bank transfers, SWIFT, and credit/debit card. New users will receive $50 CAD in BTC once they deposit at least $200 CAD. How do I buy […]

Capital gain – You have a capital gain when you sell, or are considered to have sold, a capital property for more than the total of its adjusted cost base and the outlays and expenses incurred to sell the property. What counts as capital gains? A capital gain occurs when you sell something for more […]

Travelers may wrap plants in damp newspaper or similar material to prevent them from drying out. Roots may be secured in a plastic bag. Travelers who want to bring 13 or more plants must obtain an import permit from APHIS and mail or ship the plants directly to the nearest USDA Plant Inspection Station. Can […]

Where the wood packaging was not produced in Canada or the United States it must possess an ISPM 15 mark. Wood packaging that has been repaired or re-manufactured in Canada must be marked in accordance with policy directive D-13-01: Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT Program). Why do Canadian regulations only permit heat […]

$1.94. Unusually shaped envelopes and large documents are defined under the non-standard or oversize mail category by the Canada Post. Oversized mail weighing up to 100 grams or comprising up to 20 paper sheets is charged $1.94 for shipping to any part of Canada. How much does it cost to mail a 9×12 envelope? The […]

The PERMANENT™ stamp, identified with the letter P in place of a value, is always accepted at the current domestic postage price. If you buy a PERMANENT stamp today, you can use it anytime in the future. One PERMANENT stamp can be used to mail a letter (weighing up to 30 grams) anywhere in Canada. […]

What items are prohibited to send to Canada? In Canada, some items might be refused for import into the country. These include; plant products, foods (meat and dairy) and tea & coffee. Can you send food in a package to Canada? Frozen food can be shipped as long as it’s insulated and properly packaged” “or […]