Author: Darrel Pratt

11 – Agriculture in Canada’s Economy. Farming is everyone’s business, not only because it furnishes our daily food but because it is the base of so many industries and so much of Canada’s trade and commerce. Agriculture is our most important single industry. It employs a quarter of our gainfully occupied population. Why is agriculture […]

Canadian primary agriculture is an economic driver highly diversified across the country: 189,874 farms. farms cover 62.2 million hectares or 6.3% of Canada’s land area. What country is #1 in agriculture? China1. China. Production – China has only 10% of arable land worldwide and produces a quarter of the global grain output. China leads the […]

Sample Career Options caseworker. career counsellor. child protection worker. community outreach worker. disaster relief worker. diversity consultant. group worker. medical social worker. What can I do with a BSW degree Canada? Career Options in Social Work Aboriginal Rights Advocate. Activist. Addictions Counsellor. Art Therapist. Career Counsellor. Case Manager. Charity Organization Director. Child Protective Services Worker. […]

Until 1953, our name was an acronym for “United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund”, because UNICEF’s very first mandate was to meet the urgent needs of children after World War II. Why did they create UNICEF? The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was created by […]

you can also call the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Alternatively you can e-mail your complaint to CRA. See the CRA Website or you e-mail CRA at [email protected]. How do I complain about a charity in Canada? Complaints If you believe a nonprofit is misusing charitable property, then you can contact the […]

Registered charities are charitable organizations, public foundations, or private foundations that are created and resident in Canada. They must use their resources for charitable activities and have charitable purposes that fall into one or more of the following categories: the relief of poverty. What is considered a registered charity in Canada? A registered charity refers […]

Donation receipts must contain the name and address of the charity as well as its registration number. These details must also match what the CRA has on file in its List of Charities and Other Qualified Donees. Additionally, receipts must contain the location of issue, the date and value of the donation. What needs to […]

Canadians generate a lot of waste.Top 10 Take-Action Tips Buy what you need, eat what you buy, compost the rest. Extend the life of clothing. Repair and refurbish. Access over ownership and the sharing economy. Reuse coffee mugs and water bottles. Reusable bags. Skip the straw. Purchase for the environment. How can waste be reduced […]

Community involvement (volunteer hours) for high school students. All high school students (Grades 9-12) in the province of Ontario are required to complete 40 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. How many hours is a good amount for volunteering? 50 to 200 hoursAs a rough guideline, 50 to 200 hours is going to […]

The transportation sector is responsible for 27 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. What percent of greenhouse gases come from transportation? 29 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector, making it the largest source of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. How much pollution does transportation cause in Canada? In […]