Author: Clint Curtis

Is Equifax Used In Canada?

There are two main credit bureaus in Canada: Equifax and TransUnion. Is Equifax Canada and US the same? The Equifax group of companies includes Equifax Canada Co., which is a registered Canadian credit bureau that maintains Canadian credit report information, and Equifax Information Services LLC, which is a credit bureau that maintains U.S. credit report […]

How Did Technology Change In The 1920S Canada?

The 1920s saw an unprecedented rise in Canadians’ standard of living. Luxury items like radios, automobiles, electric lights and flush toilets became commonplace. Electrical household goods and appliances made life easier. The auto industry grew with an increase in public demand for cars. How did technology impact Canada during 1920s and 1930s? During the 1920s […]

When Did The Last School Closed In Canada?

1996. When Did The Last School Close? The last Indian residential school, located in Saskatchewan, closed in 1996. On June 11, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper on behalf of the Government of Canada issued a public apology to Aboriginal Peoples acknowledging Canada’s role in the Indian Residential Schools system. Mr. How long did the residential […]

When Did Art Start In Canada?

The history of Indigenous art in Canada begins sometime during the last Ice Age between 80,000 and 12,000 years ago. How did art start in Canada? Traditionally, the story of artmaking in Canada begins with the Baroque church decorations of the early French settlers. It cherishes the scant surviving relics of European culture as it […]

Was Mercury Only In Canada?

Mercury trucks were built and sold at the start of the 1948 model year, as Ford was busy launching its F-series of trucks. The Mercury was sold only in Canada and featured its own grill, a slightly different exterior, and different interior trim. When did Mercury leave Canada? But after interest in Ford’s mid-brand waned […]

When Did Canada Accept Syrian Refugees?

The Government of Canada resettled 25,000 Syrian refugees between November 2015 and February 29, 2016. This included government-supported and privately sponsored refugees. Our commitment to resettling Syrian refugees to Canada is continuing in 2016. Find out more about the plan. When did Canada accept refugees? 1978: Coming into force of the Immigration Act of 1976, […]

What Problems Did Irish Immigrants Face In Canada?

The Irish immigrants were faced with difficulty after difficulty once they finally arrived in Canada, and discrimination was one of the hardships. Not only were they migrating from a different country, but an entirely different world. What hardships did Irish immigrants face in Canada? Many were sick: poor conditions and overcrowding on the ships that […]

What Major Events Happened In 1933 In Canada?

Events. April 7 – Raymond Paley becomes the first known skiing fatality in the Canadian Rockies on Fossil Mountain. August 16 – The Christie Pits riot between Jews and Nazi sympathizers in Toronto. November 11 – The magnitude 7.3 Baffin Bay earthquake occurs at Baffin Bay, Nunavut. What happened in the year of 1933? December […]

How Does Canada Embrace Multiculturalism?

The Canadian Multiculturalism Act became law in 1988. It was the first country in the world to adopt a multiculturism policy, which acknowledges that all cultures bring intrinsic value; and solidified the Canadian government as one that is committed to promoting a diverse and multicultural society. How does Canada show multiculturalism? Through the Canadian Multiculturalism […]