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Benefits of Canadian Citizenship
Benefits of Canadian Citizenship
Benefits of Being a Canadian Citizen
Canadian citizens enjoy all the benefits and obligations of permanent residents, plus several added advantages:
- Politics:
Citizens can vote in federal, provincial, and local elections, run for public office, and engage in political activities at all government levels.
- Dual Citizenship:
Canada permits dual citizenship, allowing individuals to retain their home country’s citizenship in most cases.
- Right to Work:
Certain jobs requiring high-level security clearance, such as federal positions, are reserved for citizens.
- Passport:
Citizens receive a Canadian passport, which allows for easier international travel, visa-free access to many countries, and assistance from Canadian consulates and embassies abroad. The passport must be renewed less often than a permanent resident card.
- Children:
If born in Canada, children automatically become Canadian citizens. Additionally, children born abroad can also become citizens if at least one parent was a citizen at birth. The Canadian government recently ruled out an appeal against the first-generation limit for citizenship by descent.
- Taxes:
Canada’s tax system is residency-based, meaning citizens living outside of Canada do not have to pay Canadian taxes. However, citizens living in Canada are required to pay taxes on their worldwide income at federal, provincial, and municipal levels.
Federal Tax Rates
15% on the first $55,867 of taxable income, and
20.5% on the portion of taxable income over $55,867 up to $111,733 and
26% on the portion of taxable income over $111,733 up to $173,205 and
29% on the portion of taxable income over $173,205 up to $246,752 and
33% of taxable income over $246,752.
Provincial Tax Rates
Alberta 10% on the portion of taxable income that is $148,269 or less 12% on the portion of taxable income over $148,269 up to $177,922 13% on the portion of taxable income over $177,922 up to $237,230 14% on the portion of taxable income over $237,230 up to $355,845 15% on the portion of taxable income over $355,845 | British Columbia 5.06% on the portion of taxable income that is $47,937 or less 7.7% on the portion of taxable income over $47,937 up to $95,875 10.5% on the portion of taxable income over $95,875 up to $110,076 12.29% on the portion of taxable income over $110,076 up to $133,664 14.7% on the portion of taxable income over $133,664 up to $181,232 16.8% on the portion of taxable income over $181,232 up to $252,752 20.5% on the portion of taxable income over $252,752 |
Manitoba 10.8% on the portion of taxable income that is $47,000 or less 12.75% on the portion of taxable income that is over $47,000 up to $100,000 17.4% on the portion of taxable income over $100,000 | New Brunswick 9.4% on the portion of taxable income that is $49,958 or less 14% on the portion of taxable income over $49,958 up to $99,916 16% on the portion of taxable income over $99,916 up to $185,064 19.5% on the portion of taxable income over $185,064 |
Newfoundland and Labrador 8.7% on the portion of taxable income that is $43,198 or less 14.5% on the portion of taxable income over $43,198 up to $86,395 15.8% on the portion of taxable income over $86,395 up to $154,244 17.8% on the portion of taxable income over $154,244 up to $215,943 19.8% on the portion of taxable income over $215,943 up to $275,870 20.8% on the portion of taxable income over $275,870 up to $551,739 21.3% on the portion of taxable income over $551,739 up to $1,103,478 21.8% on the portion of taxable income over $1,103,478 | Nova Scotia 8.79% on the portion of taxable income that is $29,590 or less 14.95% on the portion of taxable income over $29,590 up to $59,180 16.67% on the portion of taxable income over $59,180 up to $93,000 17.5% on the portion of taxable income over $93,000 up to $150,000 21% on the portion of taxable income over $150,000 |
Northwest Territories 5.9% on the portion of taxable income that is $50,597 or less 8.6% on the portion of taxable income over $50,597 up to $101,198 12.2% on the portion of taxable income over $101,198 up to $164,525 14.05% on the portion of taxable income over $164,525 | Nunavut 4% on the portion of taxable income that is $53,268 7% on the portion of taxable income over $53,268 up to $106,537 9% on the portion of taxable income over $106,537 up to $173,205 11.5% on the portion of taxable income over $173,205 |
Ontario 5.05% on the portion of taxable income that is $51,446 or less 9.15% on the portion of taxable income over $51,446 up to $102,894 11.16% on the portion of taxable income over $102,894 up to $150,000 12.16% on the portion of taxable income over $150,000 up to $220,000 13.16% on the portion of taxable income over $220,000 | Prince Edward Island 9.65% on the portion of taxable income that is $32,656 or less 13.63% on the portion of taxable income over $32,656 up to $64,313 16.65% on the portion of taxable income over $64,313 up to $105,000 18% on the portion of taxable income over $105,000 up to $140,000 18.75% on the portion of taxable income over $140,000 |
Quebec 14% on the portion of taxable income that is $51,780 or less 19% on the portion of taxable income over $51,780 up to $103,545 24% on the portion of taxable income over $103,545 up to $126,000 25.75% on the portion of taxable income over $126,000 | Saskatchewan 10.5% on the portion of taxable income that is $52,057 or less 12.5% on the portion of taxable income over $52,057 up to $148,734 14.5% on the portion of taxable income over $148,734 |