A driver’s abstract is an essential document that provides a summary of your driving history in Alberta. It’s often requested by employers, insurance companies, or for other official purposes, such as applying for a new job. A clean driver’s abstract, which shows no traffic violations or demerit points, is particularly valuable. This record not only…
There is no legally set of hours that dictates full time or part time hours. Neither the Canadian Employment Code or the Alberta employment code. However, there is a generally accepted cut off point that most employers adhere to? How many hours are considered full time in Alberta? In Alberta, and most of Canada, Full…
There are good reasons someone may ask this question. Maybe you want to insure a vehicle that is parked on your property but you have no license, or a family member plans to use your vehicle. Perhaps you have a license from another province, but not an Alberta license. Let’s discuss these questions. Can you…
Most education related rules and regulations in Canada are determined by individual provinces. Some provinces make kindergarten mandatory, and some do not. Is Alberta a province that makes kindergarten mandatory? Is kindergarten mandatory in Alberta? The answer is no, kindergarten is not mandatory (compulsory) in the province of Alberta. Source While many education professionals emphasize…
Some people believe Alberta, Canada is the ”frozen North”. Nothing but snow and ice and a little bit of sunshine. While it’s true that Alberta can have some pretty harsh winters, the springs, summers and falls can be quite warm and pleasant. When is summer in Alberta? Alberta summers are from June to September every…
The capital city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is the home of the provincial government. It is the location of the Alberta Legislature Building where MLAs and the Premier meet to conduct governmental duties. Many people incorrectly assume that Calgary is the Alberta capital, as that City is the largest. That assumption is incorrect. What Alberta…
Ambulance services in Alberta are managed by AHS (Alberta Health Services). It is not provided through the Federal Government of Canada. Most Albertans are obligated to pay the ambulance bill, unless they are exempt or covered by an insurance plan. We will discuss the exemptions and exceptions in further detail below. How much does an…
To get your license in Alberta, you must go through a 3 stage process. This process is called the GDL (Graduated Drivers License) program. Stage 1: Class 7 Learners License Stage 2: Probationary GDL (Must be at least 16 years old), road test. Stage 3: Non-probationary License (Actual License). When can you get your drivers…
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a Federal consumption tax and many products and services in Canada. The GST rate is the same percentage across Canada. However, some provinces combine the GST with a provincial tax, and this is called the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). How Much is the GST in Alberta? GST is %5…
Alberta recognizes the 9 statutory holidays as laid out by the Federal Government of Canada, also known as “General Holidays. These are holidays that are paid time off of work, or extra pay if you work. This applies to most Canadian workers, but there are exceptions. The 9 stat holidays are New Years Day, Good…
