Author: Clint Curtis

The simple answer is – YES. Of course, here in Alberta or most places in Canada where it snows regularly, snow will reduce the solar energy output but not by much. One of the common misconceptions about solar panels is that they won’t work at all through our Canadian winters. Is it worth getting solar […]

Yes, and with far less impact than many people think. Full electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles are available today that can meet the needs of most commuters, especially those in urban areas. Studies show that the average vehicle commute in Canada is 8 kilometres (km) one way1. Would electric cars work in Canada […]

Find out what the average Ranch salary is The average ranch salary in Canada is $35,100 per year or $18 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $31,200 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $42,900 per year. How much do cattle ranchers make in Canada? The average beef cattle farm worker salary in […]

You can make your own casket. However, your casket must comply with all legal requirements. Are you allowed to make your own casket? The short answer: Absolutely! While it’s worth noting that local laws often require that caskets for burial meet certain standards, so long as your homemade casket meets the necessary criteria, you can […]

“Is embalming required by law in Canada?” No. None of the provinces and territories require embalming. Some provinces do have rules pertaining to the length of time a body can be unembalmed for a viewing, before embalming would be necessary, but that is it (we’re looking at you Quebec). Is embalming required by law in […]

The Constitution Act, 1867, which was passed by the British Parliament, created the Dominion of Canada. It describes the basic structure of Canada’s government. Among other things, the Constitution Act, 1867 creates provincial legislatures, the Senate, and the courts. Where is the original Canadian Constitution? Treaties with the aboriginal peoples of Canada also have the […]

The current population of Canada in 2022 is 38,454,327, a 0.78% increase from 2021. The population of Canada in 2021 was 38,155,012, a 0.7% increase from 2020. The population of Canada in 2020 was 37,888,705, a 0.98% increase from 2019. How fast is Canada’s population growing? The number of people living in Canada rose by […]

Handguns are considered restricted firearms in Canada. A restricted firearm may be brought into Canada, but an Authorization to Transport permit must be obtained in advance. Non-restricted firearms include most ordinary hunting rifles and shotguns. Can you take a shotgun camping in Canada? In general, the only firearms allowed for wilderness protection are non-restricted rifles […]

The number of centenarians could also increase rapidly between 2046 and 2065, when many baby boomers will turn 100. By 2065, there is projected to be over 87,500 centenarians in Canada. Three times more people aged 85 and older by 2050. Percent increase Observed or projected 2046 to 2051 11.9 Projected Why is Canada’s population […]

the federal government. Pursuant to the division of powers under the Constitution Act, 1867, both the federal government and the provincial or territorial governments regulate mining activity in Canada (see question 13.1). Who regulates the mining industry in Canada? The provincial governmentsThe provincial governments are responsible for regulating mining within their jurisdictions. Direct federal involvement […]