Category: Canada

A person who has lived in Canada for a period of at least 40 years after the age of 18 may qualify for a full Old Age Security pension. Possessed a valid immigration visa on July 1, 1980. A person who can not meet the requirements for full Old Age Security may qualify for partial […]

Immigrants contribute to our economy, not only by filling gaps in our labour force and paying taxes, but also by spending money on goods, housing and transportation. The income tax paid by working Canadians pays for health care and other supports for retired Canadians. What are the benefits of immigration? Immigration fuels the economy. When […]

Will My U.S. Car Insurance Always Work in Canada? If you’re a U.S. tourist in Canada, your U.S. auto insurance should remain in effect during your stay. However, if you’re a U.S citizen and stay in Canada longer than six months without securing a visitor’s visa, your U.S. policy will no longer be valid. How […]

Your U.S. drivers’ license is acceptable when renting a car in Canada. You will not need an International Driving Permit (IDP). However, you should apply for the IDP if you travel often to countries where English is not one of the official languages. Can I rent a car in Canada as a tourist? As a […]

Taxable Income and Tax Rate The tax rates themselves do not change by being married or common-law, the amount of federal tax you pay though can be affected by the shared benefits. Do you get taxed more if you are single? You pay more in taxes. Income earned by single people is taxed at a […]

Moreover, the Maritime provinces have the three highest wait times in the country, with Prince Edward Island (49.3 weeks) followed by New Brunswick (39.7 weeks) and Nova Scotia (33.3 weeks). Which health service in Canada requires the longest wait time? Before this year, the longest recorded wait time was 25.6 weeks in 2021. Prince Edward […]

FAMILY DOCTORS ACCESS GROWING SCARCE IN CANADA. Being unable to locate a family doctor is a huge issue, but the struggle to access care can continue even after Canadians have located a primary care physician. Does Canada have shortage of doctors? More than 800,000 Quebecers are without one. In Ontario, the provincial advocacy group for […]

Getting overseas dental work is becoming increasingly popular for Americans and Canadians because of the high cost of dental treatment in North America. There is the potential to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on treatments like overseas dental implants, veneers, crowns and dentures. Where is the best country to get dental work done? […]

Canada’s medical treatment is only free for Canadian citizens. If you are in a condition to undertake the travel and have the necessary travel documents, you can certainly travel. Can I go to Canada for healthcare? Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. You should get health insurance to cover any […]

The payday for a specific pay period is 2 weeks after the end of that pay period. To find out when you will get paid for a specific work day: find the work day you’re looking for in the calendar. add 2 weeks to that date, and find the following payday in the calendar — […]