what is the tax deduction percentage in Canada; ie if I earn CAD36,000 apprx 25% is deducted?

Answer 1

Depends on where you live in the province (you pay federal flat tax (flat referring to the fact that all provinces pay the same tax, not that it's a set value for all income brackets), and a provincial tax), and these %ages change yearly.

Federal tax rates for 2007 are:
15.5% on the first $37,178 of taxable income

So you'd pay 15.5% in federal since $36,000 is below the $37,178... plus provincial taxes:

Assuming Ontario:

6.05% on the first $35,488 of taxable income, +
9.15% on the next $35,488, +

You pay 6.05% on the first 35,488, then you take 36,000 minus 35,488 which equals $512, and you pay 9.15% interest on $512.

Check out:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/faq/taxrates-e.html