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Bank Accounts
After decades of discussion on whether Canada needed a central bank, the Bank of Canada Act was finally drafted and ratified in 1934. Though the Bank of Canada opened its doors the... read more
Financial Planning
It can take some ingenuity, sacrifice and tenacity to save money in Vancouver – particularly when you’re constantly dazzled by the lure of shiny new cars, high-end shopping, and... read more
Taxation
If you own property in Vancouver, you’ll have to pay annual property taxes, which fund schools, roads, policing and other city services. Each year, the BC Assessment Authority, which is... read more
Legal Issues
Like many Commonwealth countries, Canada’s laws are based on the English Common Law system, with the exception of Quebec, which derives its laws from the French civil system. Canada has a... read more
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