Author: Darrel Pratt

What Happened To Indigenous Students In Canada?

Many were physically and sexually abused, and thousands of children never made it home. The last of Canada’s 139 residential schools for indigenous children closed in 1998. Most have been torn down, but the Muskowekwan residential school in Saskatchewan still stands. What happened to the Indigenous children in Canada? Indigenous children in many parts of […]

What Types Of People Does The Immigration Act Prevent From Coming Into Canada?

Immigration Act Amendment, 1919 The federal cabinet was additionally authorized to prohibit immigrants of any nationality, race, occupation and class because of their “peculiar customs, habits, modes of life and methods of holding property.” What makes you ineligible to enter Canada? Other misdemeanor convictions that can get you barred from crossing the border include assault, […]

Why Did Some People In Canada Oppose The Charter Of Rights And Freedoms?

Many provincial leaders feared that a Charter would restrict the right of provincial governments to make laws as they saw fit. (See also Distribution of Powers.) The hard work of negotiating and crafting the Charter fell to Trudeau’s justice minister, Jean Chrétien (later prime minister). Can the government go against the Charter of Rights and […]

Do We Have Tin In Canada?

A TIN is a combination of letters or numbers that a country assigns to an individual or business for tax purposes. For example, in Canada: for individuals, the TIN will be their Social Insurance Number (SIN) How do I get a TIN number in Canada? By phone. To get a business number and register for […]

Does Canada Abides By Its International Obligations To Protect Human Rights Both Domestically And Abroad?

Canada takes its international human rights obligations seriously and is committed to maintaining a constructive dialogue with the United Nations human rights treaty bodies. These are a vital aspect of a strong and effective international human rights system. Does Canada protect human rights? In Canada, an individual’s human rights are protected by the Constitution, as […]

How Is Advertising Regulated In Canada?

Federally, the Competition Act is the primary legislation governing advertising and marketing in Canada, which is enforced by the federal Competition Bureau. What are some government regulations for advertising in Canada? Advertising to Canadians Federal and provincial laws prohibit representations for the purpose of promoting a product or service that are false or misleading. Advertising […]