Author: Clint Curtis

Family conflict underlies youth homelessness, and many are fleeing abuse or leaving the care of child welfare services. What is the leading cause of homelessness in Canada? For years, Invisible People reporters have been debunking the myth that addiction and mental illness are the leading causes of homelessness in the U.S. and directing the public’s […]

Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. Area consisting of one or more neighbouring municipalities situated around a core. A census agglomeration must have a core population of at least 10,000. Who is considered Aboriginal in Canada? Definition. […]

Sanctions imposed by Canada on specific countries, organizations, or individuals vary and can encompass a variety of measures, including restricting or prohibiting trade, financial transactions or other economic activity between Canada and the target state; or the seizure or freezing of property situated in Canada. What does it mean when a country gets sanctions? Economic […]

The Big Brother house/habitat It isn’t a true house anyway—both USA and Canada are filmed in television studios repurposed to look like a house, with new decor every season. What is this? Is Big Brother Canada scripted? It wouldn’t be reality TV without structured scenes, despite “reality” being in the name. It has been revealed […]

Panhandling is legal in Canada, but several B.C. communities have passed bylaws in recent months under the province’s Safe Streets Act, which makes it illegal for people to solicit in an “aggressive manner” and allows municipalities to create their own bylaws. Is begging for money illegal in Canada? Begging is illegal in Canada, though the […]

All living Canadians. Order of Canada Order of Canada Ordre du Canada Eligibility All living Canadians, except federal and provincial politicians and judges while holding office. Criteria The highest degree of merit, an outstanding level of talent and service, or an exceptional contribution to Canada and humanity. Status Currently constituted Who should receive the Order […]

The Sinhalese are the largest ethnic group of Sri Lanka. Immigration to Canada began in the mid-1950s and increased in the late 1980s. According to the 2016 Canadian census, 7,285 people claimed Sinhalese ancestry (4,355 single and 2,925 multiple responses). Sinhalese Canadians. Published Online February 22, 2011 Last Edited May 22, 2020 How many Sri […]

Catholicism. Christianity is the largest religion in Canada, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. Christians, representing 53.3% of the population in 2021, are followed by people having no religion at 34.6% of the total population. Is Islam the second largest religion in Canada? After Christianity, Islam was the second most commonly reported religion in Canada […]

You only need to give your biometrics once every 10 years. You don’t need to give your biometrics again until the 10-year period expires. If you gave biometrics in the past as part of an application for a visitor visa, work or study permit and they’re still valid, you don’t need to give them again. […]

You must report the matter to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Please call the Helpline for Children (310-1234, no area code required). Anybody can report a crime at any time. There is no time limit on reporting a crime. Are you legally obligated to report a crime in Canada? General rule: you don’t […]