Category: Canada

The Caren Range Old-Growth Forest. The Caren Range Old-Growth Forest is documented as the oldest closed-canopy temperate rain forest in Canada. These mountains form the backbone of the Sechelt Peninsula. Where is the oldest tree in Canada? The longest-living tree on record in Canada is a Yellow-cedar that lived in Canada’s oldest forest in the […]

Conservation status in Canada: Harp seals are abundant, with an estimated population of 7.4 million animals and have not been assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Are seals found in Canada? Six species of seals – the harp, hooded, grey, ringed, bearded and harbour – are found off […]

The Joint Task Force 2. The Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) is a highly secretive and elite special operations unit of the Canadian Armed Forces. It specialises in counter-terrorism operations, both at home and abroad (source). What is the most elite military in Canada? The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a high-readiness organization, […]

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN; French: Marine royale canadienne, MRC) is the naval force of Canada. The RCN is one of three environmental commands within the Canadian Armed Forces. Royal Canadian Navy Part of Canadian Armed Forces Headquarters National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario What is Canada’s version of Marines? The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command […]

In total, the parks cover more than 340,000 km2, which is over 3 per cent of Canada’s landmass. How many parks are in Canada? From coast to coast to coast, Canada’s 48 National Parks encompass marine and coastal reserves, sites of historic significance, and unique geographical areas, showcasing the incredible diversity of this vast and […]

1 January 1949. During the Second World War, income tax expanded dramatically and, after many years of being considered permanent, the Income Tax Act came into effect on 1 January 1949 after the Income War Tax Act was redrafted. When did the federal income tax become a permanent tax? February 25, 1913Much to their surprise, […]

resident of Canada. Every resident of Canada is required to file a Canadian income tax return annually. Before filing your tax return, you must determine whether you are a resident, a “deemed” resident or a non-resident of Canada for tax purposes. Who is obligated to pay taxes Canada? Basically, every person resident in Canada is […]

You Must File an Income Tax Return, if: You owe tax to the CRA. You are self-employed and have to pay your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) premiums. Same for paying Employment Insurance (EI) premiums on your self-employment earnings. You and your spouse/common-law partner want to split your pension income. How do you know if you […]

As a result, firms in Canada are increasingly looking for immigrants with the skills they need to keep their businesses running. While Canadian businesses do not always’sponsor’ foreign workers, they can help you apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Can a company sponsor me to work […]

Individuals and businesses pay taxes on their income. Individuals calculate the income tax they owe on an income tax and benefit return every year. The Canadian tax return that individuals complete every year to calculate whether they owe tax on their income. Do citizens pay taxes in Canada? Most people pay some or all of […]