Author: Clint Curtis

Korean immigration to Canada began with seminary students in the 1940s and accelerated during the 1990s. According to the 2021 Canadian Census, there were 218,140 Korean Canadians in Canada. Why did Koreans come to Canada? Many of the Koreans who came to Canada, came from the Korean population in China. In the 1990s, many Koreans […]

As Wilton Littlechild, a residential school survivor and one of the delegates, told me before we left for Rome, of the approximately 150,000 children who attended the schools, just 40,000 are still alive and as many as four survivors may be dying each day. What percent of people survived residential schools? Quick Facts on Residential […]

The Early Years They came from fishing villages and farms in Japan and settled in Vancouver, Victoria and in the surrounding towns. Others settled on farms in the Fraser Valley and in the fishing villages, mining, sawmill and pulp mill towns scattered along the Pacific coast. When did Japanese immigrate to Canada? The First Japanese […]

4,000 Indigenous peoples. While the exact enlistment number is unknown, it is estimated that well over 4,000 Indigenous peoples served in the Canadian forces during the conflict. How many indigenous people fought for Canada in ww2? The Second World War By March 1940, more than 100 of them had volunteered and by the end of […]

Pope Francis visited Canada from July 24 to 29, 2022, with stops in the provinces of Alberta and Quebec and the territory of Nunavut. Visit by Pope Francis to Canada. Official logo by Indigenous graphic artist Shaun Vincent Date July 24–29, 2022 Location Alberta Quebec Nunavut Website www.papalvisit.ca Where will the pope visit in Canada […]

Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. On 24 February 1942, the federal Cabinet of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King issued Order-in-Council P.C. 1486 to remove and detain “any and all persons” from any “protective area” in the country. Who was responsible for Japanese internment camps? President RooseveltIn February 1942, just two months later, President […]

Yes, car insurance can be paid with a credit card, but it might not always be the wisest course of action. Before you decide to pay your car insurance with your card every month, check to see if your insurance company is going to charge you fees for paying with a card. Can I pay […]

The person must prove that they are at least 18 years of age before being permitted to purchase the fireworks. What to look for on the identification? Proof of Age – Check for date of birth on the identification and ensure that they are at least 18 years of age. How old do u have […]

All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. What do we celebrate on Canada Day? The Creation of Canada Day July 1, 1867: […]

Non-Authorized (Illegal) Fireworks The CNFA urges consumers to never purchase or use these products. Fireworks that are illegal in Canada include: Cherry Bombs. Snaps. Are pop its allowed in Canada? Firework novelty items such as sprite bombs, party snaps and other similar types are not authorized for import, storage, sale or use in Canada as […]