Category: Canada

International Experience Canada participants who can’t get a bank statement may show the following as proof of funds when they arrive at a Canadian port of entry: A letter on official letterhead from your banking institution, that: is issued no more than one (1) week before your departure for Canada. Do I need a bank […]

This includes: cash. documents that show property or capital payable to you, such as: stocks. bonds. debentures. treasury bills. documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you, such as: banker’s drafts. cheques. money orders. travellers’ cheques. What if I don’t have proof of funds Canada? If you don’t […]

Canadian employees are stressed, and their bosses aren’t noticing. In a survey of 400 Canadians who work in an office environment, 58 per cent reported feeling job-related stress on a daily basis, according to a survey by staffing agency Accountemps. Is working in Canada difficult? While finding a job in Canada is not easy, it […]

Any person that attempts to cross the Canadian border from the United States while inadmissible to the country for any reason may be denied entrance. There are many reasons why an American can be denied entry into Canada, and we have listed all the major ones below. Why would a US citizen be denied entry […]

To buy a home in Canada you must be able to hand over at least five per cent of the purchase price (10 per cent for the portion of the house price above $500,000) from your own money. If your down payment is less than 20 per cent of the purchase price you’ll need to […]

$200. You can claim goods up to CAN$200 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods with you when you enter Canada, and tobacco products or alcoholic beverages are not included in this amount. If you bring in goods worth more than CAN$200, you have to pay full duty and taxes on […]

Strong social ties – family, friends, co-workers and people we associate with regularly are part of the strong social ties that keep us Canadians happy. They take more time, effort and emotional investment than weak social ties and are an important part of our lives. What makes Canada so happy? One is due to the […]

In Ontario, the minimum wage is $15 an hour or $31,000 a year. Most other provinces fall somewhere between the two, with Saskatchewan and Manitoba paying the least at just under $12 an hour. How much is the lowest salary in Canada? Find out what the average Minimum salary is The average minimum salary in […]

No, They wont and they cannot. Banks do not have any compulsion or legal binding to disclose their client’s financial status to any third party including immigration officials. Can IRCC check my bank account in Canada? IRCC wants to see your banking history to determine if your funds were not recently deposited to make it […]

In the past, CMHC has warned about overvaluation in certain areas of Canada’s housing market, but for the most part, buying a house in Canada is a safe bet. Just make sure to buy within your budget and plan to hold onto the place for more than five years. Should I buy a house now […]