Author: Clint Curtis

This was partly due to a desire to expand the frontiers of the nation to the north and west. It was also a response to fears that the United States, which had purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, was interested in annexing Rupert’s Land for itself. Why did Britain sell Rupert’s land to Canada? The […]

The core region of Canada has thus been traditionally defined as comprising the two provinces of Quebec and Ontario. What is the Canada Core? CORE stands for Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise. We are a human rights ombudsperson or “ombud.” We review complaints about possible human rights abuses by Canadian companies when those companies work […]

The North American Central Time Zone (CT) is a time zone in parts of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, some Caribbean Islands, and part of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. DST is observed in some of this time zone. Central Standard Time (CST) is six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). What is current […]

While there are some differences in the criminal law process in Canada and the United States, they are far outweighed by the similarities of the two systems. Since both stem from English common law, the two share a similar structure and doctrines. Are Canadian and American laws the same? Although the American and Canadian legal […]

​​In Canada’s system of parliamentary democracy, there are three branches of government that guide the governance of both Canada and its provinces: the executive, legislative​, and judicial branches. What are the 3 forms of government in Canada? There are three levels of government in Canada – Federal, Provincial and Municipal – each with its own […]

In 1764, the Seneca negotiated a treaty with the British that granted the British unimpeded access to two miles on either side of the Niagara River for the purposes of communication and travel between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. What was Canada’s first treaty? Quick facts. Treaty No. 1 was made on August 3, 1871, […]

Constitutional monarchs do not directly rule. Instead, they carry out constitutional, ceremonial and representational duties. Canada’s monarch, King Charles III, is the head of state. The prime minister is the head of government. Constitutional Monarchy. Published Online October 31, 2019 Last Edited October 12, 2022 Which country has a constitutional monarchy as its government? Today […]

Manitoba. Manitoba is the “keystone” province located in the heart of Canada. What is the happiest province in Canada? Relative Happiness Index (RHI) by Province 1) New-Brunswick 78.60 2) Newfoundland 78.40 3) Prince Edouard Island 76,60 4) Ontario 76,10 5) Quebec 75,30 What 2 provinces are known as the heartland provinces? Saskatchewan and Manitoba : […]

Canada’s Constitution is partly written, and partly unwritten. An important written part of Canada’s Constitution is the Constitution Act, 1867. 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. When was Canada’s Constitution written? 1867The Constitution Act, 1867. Why Canada […]

In Canada exists a time difference of up to 5.5 hours between the East and the West. Like in most parts of the USA, there is a distinction in Canada drawn between standard time and daylight saving time (also called winter time and summer time), but this distinction is not nationwide. How many hours apart […]