Category: Canada

What Is Proof Of Death Canada?

You can use a statement of death or a death certificate as proof of death. The statement of death is sufficient in most situations to notify the federal government of a death. What can be proof of death? A certified copy of the death certificate. This can be secured from the Bureau of Vital Statistics […]

Is Curling A Big Sport In Canada?

Today, the sport is most firmly established in Canada, having been taken there by Scottish emigrants. The Royal Montreal Curling Club, the oldest established sports club still active in North America, was established in 1807. Is curling big in Canada? While there are full-time curlers in Canada, they’re few and far between. Look to other […]

How Are Uk Pensions Taxed In Canada?

The UK State Pension, or UK Incapacity Benefit, is normally liable to UK Income Tax. As a resident of Canada you can apply to have this income exempted from UK Income Tax. A State Pension is a National Insurance benefit and is taxable, but usually paid without deduction of tax. How are foreign pensions taxed […]

How Long Is The Death Race Canada?

125 kilometre foot. The Canadian Death Race is a 125 kilometre foot race through the Canadian rocky mountains in Grande Cache, Alberta. It includes three mountain summits, one major river crossing, and 17,000 feet of elevation change. How long is the Canadian death race? The 118km course begins and ends on a 4200-foot plateau, passes […]

Where Did Basketball Originate In Canada?

Invented by Canadian James Naismith in 1891, while he was teaching at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, basketball is now one of the most popular sports in the world. Basketball is a game played between two teams of five players each. Basketball in Canada. Published Online April 30, 2006 Last Edited March 10, 2017 Did […]

Who Protects Investors In Canada?

The Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) provides protection to investors if an IIROC-regulated firm becomes insolvent or ceases operations due to bankruptcy. CIPF is funded by IIROC-regulated firms and their membership is mandatory. For more information on CIPF, visit CIPF’s website. What organization protects investors? The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)The Securities Investor Protection Corporation […]