Author: Clint Curtis

Job searches can last anywhere from two days to over a year, but for most people it is roughly four months. The largest group, 50% of people surveyed by Workopolis, told us that it took approximately 16 weeks to secure their most recent job. How long will it take to get a job in Canada? […]

Canada Border Services Agency ( CBSA ) officers are allowed to examine all goods you have with you when you cross the border. This means that just like your luggage, our officers can examine your cell phones, tablets, laptops and any other digital device you are carrying. Can border control look through your phone? Unlike […]

Pages in category “Canadian human rights activists” Nazanin Afshin-Jam. Jean Allain. Karim Alrawi. Murray Angus. Helen Armstrong (activist) Sally Armstrong (journalist) Who was fighting for human rights? Martin Luther King, Jr., when championing the rights of people of color in the United States in the 1960s, declared, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” […]

High quality of life With low crime rates and peaceful politics, Canada sets the bar high for peaceful living. Ranking above average for health, well-being, income, education, quality of life and health, it’s not hard to see why Canada is so attractive to international students. What makes Canada so different from other countries? Canada is […]

Weaknesses of Canada Canada’s biggest challenges are related to its economy which is heavily dependent upon the U.S. economy. If the U.S. economy stumbles, so does the Canadian’s one. Furthermore, because of its share of border with the U.S., the shipments of Canadian goods to other markets become very expensive. What is the biggest economic […]

Plaque(s) On February 15, 1930, Cairine Wilson became the first woman appointed to Cairine Wilson, following the recognition in 1929 of women as persons under the British North America Act. When was the first female senator elected Canada? Cairine Reay Mackay Wilson (February 4, 1885 – March 3, 1962) was Canada’s first woman to become […]

Poutine is Canadian and originated in the province of Quebec. Since its inception back in the 1950’s, creative hands have put their own mark on this Canadian dish. If you’re in Toronto, you will find “Poutine Shops” all over the city and many restaurants who carry their own unique take. What is Canada famous for […]

Trade In August 2022, the top exports of Canada to United States were Crude Petroleum (C$14.9B), Cars (C$2.82B), Petroleum Gas (C$2.31B), Refined Petroleum (C$1.84B), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701… (C$1.31B). What are Canada’s top 3 Imports from the US? Keep reading for our breakdown of the top six categories that Canada imports from […]

Yes. Although most professional-level jobs in Canada require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, candidates without a degree can still receive a work visa as long as they acquire the skills, experience, education, language; and meet their chosen company’s job requirements. What qualifications I need to work in Canada? In most cases, you’ll need 1 […]

Section 85 of the Criminal Code calls for a one-year minimum penalty for using a firearm during the commission of an offence and a three-year MMS for subsequent convictions. These penalties are to be served consecutively to any other sanction imposed for the primary offence. How long is a gun charge in Canada? A summary […]