In 1996, three of the four Atlantic provinces â New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia â entered into an agreement with the Government of Canada to implement what was initially termed the blended sales tax (renamed to harmonized sales tax) which would combine the 7% federal GST with the provincial sales taxes of those provinces; as part of this project, the PST portion of the new HST in these provinces dropped from 10% to 8%.
Mechanics typically need a high school degree to find jobs. While in high school, they should take courses in automotive repair, electronics, computers, mathematics and English.Candidates also should work on honing personal qualities needed for the job, such as customer service and communication skills.or those wanting an in-depth education, two-year associate degrees are also available from tech schools and community colleges. The longer training period will help prepare mechanics to work on a wider range of vehicle systems, such as brakes, climate control, steering and suspension and electronics.
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is the fundamental qualification in the profession. Students spend four to five years in classroom instruction, often interspersed with internships and practicums with engineering firms. Mechanical engineering requires a strong grasp of basic sciences, advanced mathematics, computerized drafting and design tools and basic engineering and design principles.