Issued in 1992 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, the Medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, to their community or to Canada. When was Canada’s 125th birthday? The 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation Medal was presented in 1992 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of […]
Author: Clint Curtis
What Are The Names Of Streets In Canada?
Iconic Streets in Canada Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. Cariboo Road, British Columbia. Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario. Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. Saint Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec. Campbell Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia. What is the most common street name in Canada? Victoria (501), King (479) and Queen (371) […]
Does Canada Really Have A Housing Shortage?
Everyone agrees Canada has a major housing shortage. To make homes more affordable for young people, to house incoming waves of immigrants and to restore sanity to markets like Toronto and Vancouver, the country needs more homes. But exactly how many homes? That proves to be a trickier question than you may think. Is there […]
Do People Live Longer In Us Or Canada?
Average life expectancy in North America for those born in 2021, by gender and region (in years) Characteristic Males Females North America 75 81 Canada 80 84 USA 75 80 Why do Canadians live longer than us? This difference can be observed in a variety of diseases. Dr PJ Devereaux, a researcher at McMaster University, […]
Where Is Most Of Canada’S Gold Found?
Canada’s gold reserves are found mostly in the eastern provinces of Ontario and Quebec, together accounting for more than 75 per cent of the Canada’s total gold production. Where is Canada’s largest gold mine? Agnico Eagle’s Detour Lake mine was the largest gold mine in Canada in Q2 2022 with quarterly production of 196 koz, […]
What Are Some Of The Reasons For An Increased Life Expectancy In Canada?
Context: Over the last 100 years, the average lifespan in Canada increased by about 20 years, from 60 years in 1920 to more than 80 today. This is largely due to improvements in the way we live, such as better standards of living, nutrition and sanitary conditions. What are 4 reasons life expectancy has increased? […]
Can Canada Grid Handle Electric Cars?
Yes. The grid is well-equipped to supply energy to EVs at current adoption levels. Can Canada’s power grid support electric cars? 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. […]
Can You Sell Electricity Back To The Grid In Canada?
For electricity consumers in Ontario, Net-Metering is another type of renewable energy program for energy generators up to 500 kWh or less, which allows Ontario homeowners to reduce their hydro bill by exporting any surplus solar energy back into the utility grid, for a credit towards future energy bills. Can I sell my excess electricity […]
How Many Remote Indigenous Communities Are There In Canada?
There are approximately 170 remote Indigenous communities in Canada, found in nearly every province and territory, with a combined population of over 100,000 people. How many remote communities are there in Canada? Over 280 communities in Canada–home to approximately 200 000 people–are not connected to the North American electrical grid and natural gas distribution pipeline […]
What Are Canada’S Critical Minerals?
These six minerals are lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements (Annex B). While these minerals represent the greatest opportunity to fuel domestic manufacturing and will be the initial focus of federal investments, many other minerals present notable prospects for the future. What are the major minerals in Canada? Canada’s top five mineral […]