Author: Darrel Pratt

Are There Tides On Lake Winnipeg?

When prevailing northerly winds blow along the length of Lake Winnipeg, they exert a horizontal stress on its surface. Surface waters move in the direction of the wind and pile up along the windward south shores — a phenomenon known as a setup or wind tide. Can there be tides in lakes? True tides—changes in […]

What Is The Center Of Canada Called?

Geography. The longitudinal centre of Canada passes just east of Winnipeg, Manitoba; the geographic centre of Canada is located near Baker Lake, Nunavut. Before Confederation, the region known as Canada was what is now called Central Canada. What is considered the center of Canada? The centre of Canada can be measured in many ways. The […]

Did Canada Help In The American Revolution?

Some em>Canadiens supported the rebels, others, the British. The majority remained neutral. Canada’s English-speaking merchants proved equally unwilling to commit to either side, and split into pro-British and pro-American factions. What role did Canada play in the revolution? During the Revolutionary War, Canada became a brief battleground and served as a refuge for Loyalists, and […]

Do The Us And Canada Have The Same Government?

The executive of each country is represented differently. The President of the United States serves as both the head of state and head of government, and his “administration” is the executive, while the Prime Minister of Canada is head of government only, and his or her “government” or “ministry” directs the executive. Does Canada and […]

What Type Of Constitution Does Canada Have?

The Constitution Act, 1867 states that the Constitution is based on the Constitution of the United Kingdom, which contains unwritten principles and conventions. Courts are responsible for interpreting the unwritten elements. Does Canada have a written or unwritten Constitution? The Constitution is Canada’s supreme law. The rules written in the Constitution are superior to all […]

What Is The Bill Of Rights Called In Canada?

The Canadian Charter or Rights and Freedoms. The Canadian Charter or Rights and Freedoms is the equivalent to our Bill of Rights. Both guarantee the right to freedom of speech and the press, peaceably assemble, travel, due process, privacy, an attorney and speedy trial in criminal cases, and trial by jury in certain cases. What […]

Does Us Have Peace With Canada?

The United States and Canada cooperate closely to resolve and manage transboundary environmental and water issues. A principal instrument of this cooperation is the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, which established the International Joint Commission. Are Canada and US still allies? Canada and the United States are key allies and defence partners, and we collaborate […]

When Did Canada Have Its Own Constitution?

The Constitution Act, 1867. Did Canada have their own Constitution in 1867? The British North America Act, 1867, codified many constitutional rules for Canada, but major changes to the Constitution could only be made by the United Kingdom Parliament. Why did Canada not have a Constitution until 1982? Until 1982, the British Parliament had the […]