Author: Clint Curtis

Where In Canada Do Teachers Get Paid Most?

As of 2022, Nunavut pays teachers the highest salaries while New Brunswick pays the lowest salaries for secondary school teachers. Where do elementary teachers get paid the most in Canada? Highest paying cities for Elementary School Teachers near Canada Pikangikum, ON. $27.33 per hour. 5 salaries reported. Edmonton, AB. $26.00 per hour. 10 salaries reported. […]

What Is Lecturers Called In Canada?

Historically these positions were called Lecturer and Senior Lecturer (see below). Recently some institutions rebranded such positions as “professor of teaching” or “teaching stream, assistant (or associate) professor”. What is a lecturer in Canada? University professors and lecturers teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research at universities. Are Canadian college teachers called […]

When Could Canada Make Its Own Laws?

Despite being granted the right to self-government in 1867, Canada did not enjoy full legal autonomy until the Statute was passed on December 11, 1931. When did Canada start making its own laws? The Statute of Westminster 1931 granted full autonomy, and the Constitution Act, 1982 ended all legislative ties to Britain, as well as […]

Who Can Be Called A Professor In Canada?

A professor in Canada, whether at a College or University must hold a Post Doctorate (Ph. D) to have such a title. Those with Masters, even part-time instructors at either type of post secondary institution are only qualified as instructors or those working on their Ph. What qualifies a person to be called a professor? […]

What Is Universal Childcare In Canada?

In the spring of 2021, the federal government announced the creation of a national child-care system, with $30 billion over five years in federal funds to “cut child-care fees to an average of $10 per day” across Canada. All ten provinces and three territories have signed onto this national child care program. What is universal […]

Why Is The Provincial Government Responsible For Education In Canada?

Who is responsible for Canada’s education system? Canada’s education system is not centrally controlled by the federal government. The Constitution Act of 1867 made the provinces responsible for education, which has led to 13 self-governing education systems in Canada. Is education a provincial responsibility in Canada? Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and three […]