Author: Clint Curtis

What Is An Enhanced Background Check In Canada?

The Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) includes searches that may be under criminal convictions that did not establish a Criminal Record or that may be in addition to a Criminal Record. E-PIC also discovers active judicial matters such as: Pending Criminal Charges. The Interim Release Conditions. What is enhanced criminal record check Canada? An Enhanced […]

Did The Germans Ever Attack Canada?

Two significant attacks took place in 1942 when German U-boats attacked four allied ore carriers at Bell Island, Newfoundland. When did Germany invade Canada? By 1942, Canada was on a total war footing. Has Canada ever been attacked in a war? There were constant attacks by American and French privateers, such as the Raid on […]

Who Won The First Election In Canada?

Macdonald, is elected to form Canada’s first government, defeating the Liberal Party and its de facto leader George Brown. In Nova Scotia, Anti-Confederates under Joseph Howe win 17 of 19 seats after campaigning against confederation, but later sit with the Liberals. Who won the 1917 Canadian election? The divisive debate ended with the country divided […]

Why Did Canada Introduce Conscription?

By the summer of 1917, more than 130,000 Canadians had been killed or injured. The horrors of the war led to fewer volunteers. Prime Minister Robert Borden knew that the war effort required more soldiers. He decided to introduce conscription. Why was conscription introduced? Conscription introduced The government saw no alternative but to increase numbers […]

How Much Is A Pal Canada?

Changes to service fees Service name Licenced activity (per the Firearms Fees Regulations ( FFR ) ) Old fee Firearms licences for individuals Possession and acquisition licence for firearms: a) non-restricted firearms ( PAL ) $62.55 Possession and acquisition licence for firearms: b) restricted firearms ( RPAL ) $83.40 How long does it take to […]

Did Canada Have A Cold War?

The Cold War in Canada came to an end during the period of 1990–1995 as the traditional mission to contain Soviet expansion faded into the new realities of warfare. The Cold War required permanent foreign deployments to Western Europe, something which was no longer necessary, and as such bases closed down. What happened to Canada […]

What Happened In 1999 In Canada?

October 5 – Gary Doer of the NDP becomes premier of Manitoba, replacing Gary Filmon of the Conservatives. October 7 – Adrienne Clarkson becomes Governor General. October 8 – Bill Clinton dedicates the new Embassy of the United States in Ottawa. What major event took place in 1999 in the North dealing with the territories? […]

What Happened In 1997 In Canada?

May – Saint-Simon and Saint-Sauveur riots. May 11 – 1997 Nunavut equal representation plebiscite. May 31 – Confederation Bridge opens. June 2 – Federal election: Jean Chrétien’s Liberals win a second consecutive majority, the Reform Party becomes the Official Opposition. What are some major events in Canada’s history? Union of Canada 1870 – Manitoba becomes […]