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September 14, 2026 · 8 min read

Collecting a deposit in Canada: what it actually costs

A $2,000 deposit costs $55.95 by card or $5 by bank transfer, and the difference isn't the only thing worth knowing. Here's how the deposit actually gets paid, what CRA expects on the tax side, and the one rule to stop second-guessing which payment method to offer.

Ayla Radies

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August 28, 2026 · 8 min read

What You Can Legally Ask on a Client Intake Form in Canada

Under PIPEDA you can ask for anything a reasonable person would agree you actually need to do the work, and almost nothing beyond that. Here is how that plays out field by field, plus consent wording short enough that people will read it.

Ayla Radies

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