Category: Canada

Your Cap One card will work in Canada and most other foreign countries. Just be sure to call them or go into your online account and set a travel notification for going to Canada. Can I use my Capital One credit card in Canada? You can use your card abroad the same as you use […]

How much does internet cost per month? Canadians currently pay an average of $95 for their 100-250 Mbps home internet plan. And that doesn’t even include their mobile data! Internet prices are generally on the rise, but Canada is already infamous for having some of the most-expensive internet prices in the world. How much is […]

The BSO will ask you some questions about why you are coming to Canada and who you are. The officer may also ask you questions about what items you are bringing with you into Canada. Answer all of the questions that you are asked calmly and truthfully. You can receive service in English or French. […]

First, your own provider will charge you a network access fee for withdrawing money from an ATM belonging to another financial institution. This fee is typically $1.50-$2.50 per transaction. Can you use an ATM at a different bank than your own? When you use an ATM that isn’t operated by your own bank to make […]

You can use your debit card at an ATM for transactions such as deposits, withdrawals and bill payments from your account. When you use your debit card at an ATM, you’ll need to insert your card and enter your PIN to complete transactions. You can also tap a contactless card at a contactless ATM. Is […]

After all, Canadians drink more alcohol than the global average, according to the World Health Organization. Based on per capita consumption, Canada ranks about 40th in the world, just above the United States. Which country has the highest rate of alcohol consumption? Looking at the amount of alcohol consumed per person aged 15 years or […]

Ambrosia Apples The name ‘Ambrosia’ translates to ‘the food of the Gods’ and thanks to this apple’s sweet flavor, it’s easy to see why. Ambrosia apples were discovered growing in 1987 as a chance seedling in British Columbia, Canada. As these apples are low in acidity, their natural sugars are able to shine through. What […]

5 million households. The rise of the renters According to the 2021 Census, almost 5 million households rented the home they lived in last year—up from 4.1 million a decade earlier. And while owner households still dominate the Canadian landscape by a ratio of two-to-one, renters accounted for most of the growth over the past […]

A weaker dollar affects the purchasing power of Canadian businesses seeking to import goods from south of the border. “A weaker Canadian dollar means higher import prices pretty simply, and that means higher inflation,” says Benjamin Reitzes, BMO’s managing director of Canadian rates and macro strategist. What happens when the U.S. dollar weakens? A weakening […]

Approximately 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness each year. The number of homeless people, and the length of time they spend homeless, continues to rise. Homelessness is not a choice. Is homelessness a problem in Canada? In 2021, there were more than 235,000 homeless people in Canada. Moreover, 25,000 to 35,000 people experience homelessness on any given […]