The following information is based on data from the 2008 Survey of Household Spending via Stats Can, which gathered detailed information from a sample of more than 15,400 private households on spending patterns, dwelling characteristics, and household equipment. Data covers all provinces.
Average spending for a specific good or service was calculated for all households, [...]
The following is a list of year-end tips via H and R Block to help you make the most of the 2009 tax season.
Home Renovation Tax Credit: The deadline is January 31, 2010. Canadian home and condo owners can get up to $1,350 back on lasting or integral renovations. If you are going to [...]
Congratulations! You’ve decided to begin your search for a new home, or perhaps you’ve already found the home of your dreams and are ready to make an offer. It’s now time to consider your mortgage options. But with so many different choices available, how can you select the right kind of mortgage for your needs? [...]
Ticket holders in Canada who want to sell their tickets for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will now be able to post them for sale to winter sport fans around the world at www.vancouver2010.com, or donate them to community groups in Metro Vancouver and the Sea to Sky region.
The Vancouver Organizing Committee [...]
Proud to be a Canadian
Canadians are proud to hold one of the most prized citizenships in the world. Every year about 170,000 people become new citizens of Canada. If you want to apply for Canadian citizenship or change or confirm your citizenship status in Canada, there are steps you may need to take.
A new citizenship study [...]
David Barlagne emigrated from France in 2005 with his wife, Sophie, and his daughters
A French family who immigrated to Montreal is fighting to stay in the country after Canadian authorities threatened to deport them because their daughter has cerebral palsy. David Barlagne emigrated from France in 2005 with his wife, Sophie, and his daughters, Lara [...]
Immigrating to Canada permanently is an exciting opportunity. However, there are several things you should consider before you apply to be a permanent resident. If you want to immigrate to Canada, there are a few different ways to apply. You will need to decide which immigration program will work best for you and your family.
Foreign [...]
A 1936 Canadian dot cent is expected to sell for US$300,000 or more in a public auction conducted online and in New York City
A rare Canadian penny is raking in the bids even before going up on the auction block. The coin bearing the image of King George V has already garnered US$160,000 in online [...]
Your first decision when you are looking for a place to live is whether to rent or buy a house or apartment. Apartments and houses for rent are usually listed in the classified advertising section of your local newspaper.
Most homes in Canada are sold through real estate agents, although some owners sell their homes themselves. [...]
Another technology titan has been legally humbled by a small Canadian company. First it was Microsoft losing an appeal regarding its Word software to Toronto-based i4i. This time it’s Google, which today lost a domain dispute to Oakville, Ont.-based Groovle, a website that allows users to upload photos and create a customized online portal.
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