Category: Canada

IATSE represents over 25,000 workers in Canada. Our members receive strong representation, good wages, training, benefits and overall better working conditions. Who is covered by IATSE? We are more than 150,000 entertainment industry professionals across the United States and Canada, including stagehands, front of house workers, wardrobe attendants, hair and makeup artists, motion picture and […]

When should I apply for CPP benefits? The standard age to start CPP is 65. You can start receiving as early as age 60 or as late as age 70. Are you forced to retire at 65 Canada? No law in Ontario requires persons to retire at any age. In theory, employees can work until […]

An “optional” co-op program provides students with the choice to complete co-op as they earn their credential. When a student elects to join the co-op program, all work terms within that program are mandatory to progress to any additional co-op work terms, and graduate with a co-op designation. Is co-op compulsory in Canada? Yes. University […]

The general rule is that gifts (whether cash, near-cash, or non-cash) received from an employer are considered to be a taxable benefit to the employee, and thus, must be reported as part of the recipient’s income. Do I have to report cash income Canada? For this reason, some business owners assume that they are not […]

Non Resident Indian (NRIs) can purchase/sell shares/convertible debentures of Indian companies on Stock Exchanges under Portfolio Investment Scheme. For this purpose, the NRI/PIO has to apply to a designated branch of a bank, which deals in Portfolio Investment. Can we invest in NSE from Canada? If you meet the requirements and qualify as an NRI […]

Yes, NRIs can trade in futures and options if they have mapped a Custodial Participant code (CP) to their NRO account. Zerodha has tied up with Orbis Financials for custodial services. Can I trade in Zerodha from other countries? No, presently investing in stocks listed in foreign stock exchanges is not possible through Zerodha. If […]

Atlantic Immigration Program. This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders. IRCC started accepting permanent residence applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) on March 6, 2022. What is AIP approval Canada? The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a new […]

You can do that. Many people use courier services/relatives to ship PR cards out of Canada. It’s not illegal. Is it legal to mail PR card outside Canada? Important: A PR card cannot be issued and delivered overseas to allow for a permanent resident to come back to Canada. A PR outside Canada without a […]

master’s degree. What level is the postgraduate diploma? Postgraduate diplomas are considered by the National Qualification Framework (NQF) to be at a comparable level to a master’s degree; however, they require fewer study credits to achieve (120 Credits) when compared to a full master’s degree (180 credits). What is a postgraduate diploma called in Canada? […]

The app currently has Dropbox options for India, Canada, China, Mexico, Denmark, and Australia. You just need to enter your current stamped visa and the details of the visa that you are applying for and the app will suggest options and your eligibility. Am I eligible for H1B Dropbox in Canada? If I was last […]