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Plain words, short sentences, and links to the official pages. Every guide shows the date we checked its sources.

Not legal, tax or accounting advice. These guides share general information only. Date checked: October 23, 2026.

Hiring and job searching

Ontario job posting rules 2026: a checklist

Step by step: who the rules cover, what goes in a posting, what stays out, and what to keep.

BC pay transparency: job posting rules

What the BC Pay Transparency Act asks for in job postings, with the province's own examples.

How to format a Canadian resume

Length, photo, age, contact details and what to leave out, based on Job Bank and WorkBC.

Canadian cover letter basics for newcomers

When to send one, a simple three-paragraph outline, and how to tailor it, from Job Bank and WorkBC.

Looking for the longer Ontario piece? Read the short Ontario guide.

Self-employed, gig work and online selling

The GST/HST $30,000 small supplier threshold, explained

The $30,000 rule in plain words: four quarters, a single quarter, and the ride-sharing exception.

CRA instalment due dates for 2026

The four dates, who has to pay, the reminders, and the three ways to work out the amount.

Etsy seller taxes in Canada: what to track

What Etsy says it collects, tax on fees, and the numbers worth logging for each order.

Form T2125: expense categories to track

The expense lines the CRA lists on Form T2125, so your records line up. No advice on what you can claim.