Author: Clint Curtis

“Reconciliation is an ongoing process, through which Indigenous peoples and the Government of Canada work cooperatively to establish and maintain a mutually respectful framework for living together, with a view to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable Indigenous nations within a strong Canada.” What was the purpose of the statement of reconciliation? This document summarizes banking […]

Details are not always written there. Its well known for cic or any other reason that employment reference for current job should be up to date, i.e within last 3 months. Is reference letter mandatory for Canada PR? The work reference letter is only required as a part of the final application for permanent residence, […]

In Canada, for persons struggling with homelessness and mental illness, the annual costs are high, a whopping $53,144 per person. This number comes from research published this summer from the At Home Chez Soi (AHCS) project which offers an accurate costing in Canada of those often termed “hard to house.” How much does Canada spend […]

The current “gold standard” enumeration method is Point-in-Time (PiT) Counts, which identify the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night once every two years. PiT Counts occur within designated communities and are consequently geographically limited to specific municipalities or regions. How homelessness is measured? The most common way of measuring homelessness is through […]

Canada is a federation and not a confederate association of sovereign states, which is what “confederation” means in contemporary political theory. It is nevertheless often considered to be among the world’s more decentralized federations. Why is Canada a confederation? Main Reasons for Confederation It was time for the colonies to become more independent. It was […]

BMI Chart Classification BMI Category (kg/m2) Risk of developing health problems Normal Weight 18.5 – 24.9 Least Overweight 25.0 – 29.9 Increased Obese class I 30.0 – 34.9 High Obese class II 35.0 – 39.9 Very high What weight size is overweight? BMI is a screening measure and is not intended to diagnose disease or […]

Big Brother recap: Kyle evicted after racist behavior | EW.com. What did Kyle say when leaving Big Brother? “I just feel bad that she has had to hear this s—t over and over,” said Kyle. “If you don’t want to tell her, whatever.” Why was Kyle and Jamar removed from Big Brother? During the live […]

Sedentary behaviours and screen time As with physical activity, sedentary behaviour can be measured directly or indirectly, and conducting research can be methodologically challenging. A high level of screen time is associated with a greater likelihood of being obese for Canadian adults 61 and children. What is the main reason for obesity in Canada? Obesity […]

Because it was dangerous to be in free states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, or even Massachusetts after 1850, most people hoping to escape traveled all the way to Canada. Why did the Underground Railroad lead to Canada? They helped African Americans escape from enslavement in the American South to free Northern states or to […]

Information on service medals or records is available on the Government of Canada website. How can I find out what medals my grandad had? You can also search: the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour. the National Archives. How do I get a copy of my grandfather’s war medals? […]