Author: Clint Curtis

Flash forward 17 years and the BofC’s reasoning for selling its gold was a “long-standing policy of diversifying its portfolio by selling physical commodities (such as gold)Â and instead investing in financial assets that are easily tradable and that have deep markets of buyers and sellers.” When did Canada stop using gold? In effect, if […]

This statistic depicts the age distribution of Canada from 2011 to 2021. In 2021, about 15.75 percent of the population in Canada fell into the 0-14 year category, 65.69 percent into the 15-64 age group and 18.56 percent were over 65 years of age. What is the population of Canada by age group? Resident population […]

Canada’s economic linkages with China mirrored the trend of China’s economic rise and growing global outreach, with two-way commodity trade values reaching around CAD$75 billion. China is now Canada’s (distant) second-largest trade partner after the United States. Why is China so important to Canada? The welfare of Canadians is enhanced by importing consumer goods from […]

Canada has fantastic opportunities for gold prospecting! Many parts of the country are vast and relatively unexplored, meaning there is a very high likelihood that there are undiscovered gold deposits that are yet to be found. Some of the largest gold mines in the world are located in Canada. Can I look for gold in […]

Canadians have been conscripted twice in history. Both times, only males were conscripted. The first time was during the First World War. The second time was during the Second World War. How many Canadians got drafted in ww2? More than one million Canadian men and women would serve in uniform during this bitter conflict that […]

Baitun Nur. Baitun Nur (also spelled Baitunnur or Baitun Noor) (Arabic for “House of Light”) is an Ahmadiyya mosque in Calgary, Alberta. Baitun Nur is the largest mosque in Canada. What is the oldest mosque in Canada? The Al-Rashid MosqueThe Al-Rashid Mosque was the first mosque built in Canada. It was constructed in Edmonton, Alberta. […]

1871. Consequently, in 1871, the troops of the British garrison were withdrawn from Canada completely, save for Halifax and Esquimalt, where British garrisons remained in place purely for reasons of imperial strategy. When did Canada send troops to Europe in ww2? Canada entered the 1939-1945 War on 10th September 1939. Within two months the first […]

PR cards are not required by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). After landing as a Permanent Resident, you will retain that status whether or not you are in possession of a PR card. Can I travel within Canada while waiting for PR? If your new PR card isn’t ready before you leave, you can still […]

Canada’s role in the Kosovo Force Canada initially dedicated roughly 800 peace support troops to the Kosovo Force, and soon added 500. Canadians helped maintain the fragile peace, protected civilians and provided reconnaissance support. What did Canada do in the Balkans? Following the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia, some 40,000 Canadian Forces personnel served in […]

Since 2015, Canada has provided over $300 million in funding to respond to the humanitarian needs of conflict-affected people in Yemen, including over $62 million in 2022. In addition to providing funding for humanitarian assistance, Canada has invested in peace and stability in Yemen. What is Canada doing to help Yemen? Canada recognizes the importance […]