Author: Clint Curtis

French. Our other official language, French, is the second-most commonly spoken language in Canada. But it’s not just those in Quebec — there are many communities outside la belle province with large French-speaking populations. Why does Canada have French as a second language? Canada’s two colonizing peoples are the French and the British. They controlled […]

The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Paris is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Paris: Taking a train is usually $1, 364 (€1, 221) less than taking a flight to Paris, which costs on average $1, 367 (€1, 223) for […]

Despite hosting talks about Confederation, Prince Edward Island did not join the Dominion of Canada until 1873, when a crippling debt forced it into the national fold as the country’s seventh province. Why did PEI not join Confederation in 1867? Land ownership issues dominated in pre-Confederation Prince Edward Island. The Escheat Movement worked to eliminate […]

From 1981 to 2021, the number of common-law couples increased by 447%, much faster than that of married couples over the same period (+26%). In fact, the number of married couples even decreased in Quebec (-17%), Newfoundland and Labrador (-10%), and New Brunswick (-2%) over this 40-year period. What is happening to the rate of […]

British. In the United States, the conflict is known as the French and Indian War. Early in the war, the French (aided by Canadian militia and Indigenous allies) defeated several British attacks and captured a number of British forts. Seven Years’ War. Published Online February 7, 2006 Last Edited March 24, 2021 Who won the […]

Samuel de Champlain. Known as the “Father of New France,” Samuel de Champlain played a major role in establishing New France from 1603 to 1635. He is also credited with founding Quebec City in 1608. He explored the Atlantic coastline (in Acadia), the Canadian interior and the Great Lakes region. Who explored the Great Lakes […]

By 1867, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick agreed to enter Confederation with the two Canadas. With Confederation in 1867, the Province of Canada was dissolved. Canada West became the province of Ontario and Canada East became the province of Quebec. What events happened in 1867 in Canada? March 29 – Queen Victoria gives royal assent […]

Canada blows out Switzerland, advances to women’s hockey gold medal game | NBC Olympics. Canada began the women’s hockey tournament at the 2022 Winter Olympics with a dominant 12-1 win over Switzerland. Who won the Canada vs Switzerland game? Team Canada vs. Team Switzerland. EDMONTON — Quinton Byfield had two goals and four assists in […]

Canada’s two colonizing peoples are the French and the British. They controlled land and built colonies alongside Indigenous peoples, who had been living there for millennia. They had two different languages and cultures. When did Canada get two official languages? 19691969: The first federal Official Languages Act is adopted, and it declares English and French […]

The United States easily the most similar country to Canada, but it also has a lot in common with Scandinavia. The data shows that Sweden has by far more characteristics of Canada than the United States. Is Canadian culture similar to American? Canadians and Americans are alike and the exact opposite at the same time. […]