Author: Clint Curtis

Canada has a varied landscape, with majestic mountains, rolling plains, forested valleys, and beautiful blue rivers and lakes. The Canadian Shield, a hilly region of lakes and swamps, stretches across northern Canada and has some of the oldest rocks on Earth. What part of Canada is flat? The Canadian PrairiesThe Canadian Prairies Beyond the rocky […]

July 1, 2022, will mark Canada’s 155th birthday! In these 155 years, Canada has come a long way. How old is Canada year? The Canadian Confederation was officially created on 1st July 1867 through the British North American Act. The four initial provinces included: Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and New Brunswick. How old is Canada […]

The grasslands and bald hills outside the town of Osoyoos are an extension of the Sonoran Desert that runs as far south as Mexico and creeps north to form Canada’s only arid desert. What is Canada’s only desert? The Okanagan DesertThe Okanagan Desert is the common name for a semi-arid shrubland located in the southern […]

In the northwest, in the provinces of Yukon and Northwest Territories, the climate is strongly continental, with a long, cold winter and an intense summer, during which the daytime temperature can sometimes reach 30 °C (86 °F). Does northern Canada have summer? During the short summers, much of Northern Canada is snow free, except for […]

In 1867, the Province of Canada was joined with two other British colonies of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia through Confederation, forming a self-governing entity. “Canada” was adopted as the legal name of the new country and the word “Dominion” was conferred as the country’s title. What led to the creation of Canada? Between 1534 […]

Archaeology – At the Edge of the Ice Full Glacial: 18,000 years ago – At the height of the last Ice Age, glacial ice covered nearly all of Canada and much of Europe and Asia. With much of the earth’s water locked up in ice, sea levels were lowered worldwide by about 100 metres. Was […]

It’s an investing and retirement savings account registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that provides Canadians benefits to save for retirement. Can I withdraw my RRSP from Canada Life? As long as your RRSP isn’t a locked-in plan, you can take money out of your RRSP any time. However, any amount you withdraw will […]

The Canada Life App. Enjoy over 1000 discounts on everyday purchases with the Canada Life App. Get big savings at the brands you love, up to 25% off cinema tickets, discounted gym membership and much more. Is there a Canada Life app? My Canada Life Mobile App – a free mobile app that lets you […]

Canadian residents without valid provincial or federal health insurance plan, considered uninsured residents of Canada, and non-residents of Canada are responsible for all Hospital fees. Hospital fees are in addition to attending physician fees as billed by the physician. Do Canadians pay hospital bills? If I get sick or have an accident while visiting Canada, […]

150 life. Canada is home to more than 150 life and health insurers, according to the latest data from the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA). Of these, around 80 provide life insurance policies to an estimated 22 million Canadians, with coverage totalling $5.1 trillion. How many companies are there in life insurance? 24 […]