The age of majority in Canada varies by province. This is the age when you are effectively a legal adult. This opens the door to being allowed to enter contracts, buy things or enter places that are restricted to minors. So what is that legal majority age in Alberta? What is the Age of Majority…
Wild horses are usually reffered to as ”feral” horses. These are horses with no human owner or caregiver. Are there wild (feral) horses in Alberta? Yes, there are wild horses in the province of Alberta. Experts believe that many of these feral horses are the descendants of domesticated horses let loose in the early 1900s….
Canada Day, celebrated every July 1st, is more than just a day off—it’s a day of national pride. In Alberta, this holiday holds special significance for both employees and employers. Let’s explore what this statutory holiday means in Alberta and how it compares to other provinces. Is Canada Day a Statutory Holiday in Alberta? Yes,…
Canada has the 3rd most oil reserves in the world. The vast majority of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta. Therefore, Alberta is the main reason Canada ranks so high. Why is there so much oil in Alberta? Alberta has so much oil because of the abundant amount of oil sands, mostly in the Athabasca…
The Indigenous Residential School program operated in Canada from 1893 to 1996. Most of these boarding schools were located in Western Canada. Truth and Reconciliation Day was established to acknowledge and commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada. This significant day honours the memory of the children who never made it back home…
It is tricky to pinpoint the precise number of Lakes in Alberta officially. We used the Lake Water Quality data from Alberta Environment and Parks using the following criteria: We included Lakes and Reservoirs We included unnamed Lakes Lakes with multiple water quality entries from the same lake name, we only counted it once How…
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…
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…
There are 9 statutory holidays in Alberta. They are federal holidays that are recognized provincially. These statutory holidays (stats), are also called General Holidays. These General Holidays are to be treated properly by employers according to the Employment Standards Code. Do I get paid for stat holidays in Alberta? The answer is yes, you get…
This is one of those general questions that comes down to ”it depends”. The main difference is wether the rent is for personal use, business or a clergy. Can you deduct your rent on your taxes in Alberta? No, you can’t claim your personal rent as a tax deduction in Alberta. However, you can claim…
