Author: Clint Curtis

How Much Is 1 Cent Canada Worth?

0.01 Canadian Dollars. 1 cents is the equivalent of 0.01 Canadian Dollars. Are Canadian 1 cent coins worth anything? Large cent coins were minted from 1858 until 1920, when they were replaced by the small cent coin. The 1923 small cent is the rarest date among Canadian coins. A 1923 small 1-cent can fetch from […]

Did Canada Ever Use British Currency?

During the early 1800s, the American half-dollar was imported by Canadian banks and used widely in Upper and Lower Canada. Workers on the Rideau Canal were paid with these pieces. This is an example of British coinage used in the mid-nineteenth century. A half-crown was worth 2 shillings and 6 pence, or 50 cents. Did […]

Why Did Germans Go To Nova Scotia?

Over 2000 Germans arrived in Nova Scotia between 1750 and 1752 when they were recruited for settlement of British holdings. Why did the Germans settle in Nova Scotia? During the 18th century, Britain recruited mercenary soldiers from all over Europe to ensure its preeminence over France. Therefore, many Germans settled in Nova Scotia. When did […]

How Is Alberta Doing Financially?

After rebounding 4.8% in 2021, Alberta’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is now forecast to grow 4.8% this year. This is down 0.1 of a percentage point and 0.6 percentage points from the first quarter and budget, respectively. How is Alberta doing economically? ATB Financial forecasts Alberta’s 2022 GDP growth will be 5.0 per cent, […]