Author: Clint Curtis

Venison, from white-tailed deer, moose, elk (wapiti) or caribou, is eaten across the country and is considered quite important to many First Nations cultures. Seal meat is eaten, particularly in the Canadian North, the Maritimes, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Which meat is mostly eaten in Canada? Pork is the most produced animal protein in Canada […]

Did you know? There is no official pledge or oath of allegiance to the Canadian Flag. However, there are no laws or statutes which prevent private organizations or individuals from adopting such a pledge or oath for their own purposes. Do they pledge allegiance in Canada? Over the years there’s been a steady increase in […]

What are two of Canada’s official national symbols? The Coat of Arms and the Maple Leaf Tartan are both official national symbols. The former is a symbol of the Canadian government, while the latter is a symbol of Canadian culture. How many symbols does Canada have? These include the national flag, the national anthem (“O […]

Prehistoric humans first arrived in significant numbers in what is now Canada about 12,000 years ago. They crossed an ancient land bridge between present-day Siberia and Alaska and spread steadily across the North American continent. Was there an ancient civilization in Canada? Ancient Settlement Canada Excavation The discovery of a 14,000-year-old ancient village in Canada […]

Robert Andjelic. Canada’s largest farmland owner, Robert Andjelic, and I were part way into our road trip across Saskatchewan, touring some of his land holdings and meeting with farmers for a recent feature story for The Globe, when the conversation turned to whether Mr. Andjelic considers himself an optimist or a pessimist. Who is the […]

How much does a Farmer make in Canada? The average farmer salary in Canada is $37,050 per year or $19 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $33,150 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $48,409 per year. How much do farm owners make a year? Average net cash farm income (NCFI) for farm […]

Transportation equipment, food and machinery: Canada’s most important manufacturing sub-sectors. Transportation equipment, food and machinery are the top three most important manufacturing sub-sectors. What is the biggest manufacturer in Canada? Canada’s Top 10 Manufacturers – Who they are and what they do George Weston. 2021 Revenue* – $43.5 B. NOVAGOLD Resources. 2021 Revenue* – $36.5 […]

In 2020, U.S. exports to Canada totaled $255.1 billion, a 12.8% ($37.5 billion) decrease from 2019; U.S. imports from Canada totaled $270.4 billion, a 15.4% ($49.0 billion) decrease; and the trade deficit was $15.2 billion, a 43.2% ($11.6 billion) decrease. What percentage of US exports go to Canada? Canada is traditionally the top U.S. export […]

80,000 species. Canada is home to about 80,000 species, many of which face numerous threats to their survival. Our most recent Living Planet Report Canada found that populations of at-risk species have declined 59% on average since 1970. How many wildlife species are there? Estimates range from 3 million to 100 million or even more. […]

Canada has been ranked as the third best country in the world behind only Switzerland and Germany and beating the U.S., according to the U.S. News & World Report. What makes Canada a great country? Canada is famous for the gorgeous scenery and uninhabited land. The views of the untouched and natural environment are breathtaking […]