Author: Darrel Pratt

If you are found in possession of Brass Knuckles by the Police you MAY be arrested and charged with “possessing a prohibited weapon “ Upon conviction in a court , you may be fined or sentenced to up to 5 years in prison. Is it illegal to own brass knuckles in Canada? In Canada, brass […]

Canada moves to ban single-use plastic As of December 2023, the federal government will no longer allow the sale of plastic bags and takeout containers as part of a move towards a full ban on certain single-use plastics in Canada. The sale of plastic cutlery and stir sticks will also be prohibited at that time. […]

Move to plastic Polymer is now used in over 20 countries as diverse as Australia, Canada, Fiji, Mauritius, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Romania, and Vietnam. The Bank of Canada began its move to polymer banknotes in 2011, after assessing the environmental impact of producing paper and plastic bills. Which countries use plastic money? Egypt. […]

In 1908, with little or no debate, Parliament passed the Opium Act. This Act prohibited the manufacture, sale or importation of opium for non-medical purposes. In 1911, the Act was replaced by another that included cocaine and morphine as prohibited substances, and expanded police powers in this area. What was the first drug to be […]

Controlled and illegal drugs Bath salts. Street name for a family of drugs, synthetic, unpredictable effects, can lead to various harms and risks. Benzodiazepines. Often used as sedatives and tranquilizers, risk of overdose and substance use disorder. Cocaine and crack. Fentanyl. GHB. Heroin. Ketamine. LSD. What is the most illegal drug in Canada? CannabisCannabis (marijuana/hashish): […]

Three weeks from today, it will no longer be legal in Canada to manufacture or import most plastic shopping bags or straws, along with stir sticks, cutlery and takeout containers. One year later, the sale of those items will also be banned. Did they ban plastic straws in Canada? In 2021, McDonalds eliminated plastic stir […]

Health Canada administers the CDSA and its regulations to: allow access for lawful purposes. reduce the risk that controlled substances and precursors will be used for illegal purposes. Who regulate drugs in Canada? The Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate ( PDD ) applies the Food and Drug Regulations under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act […]

A lack of a support system post-graduation “We have done a poll recently and found out that, on average, our international student community takes roughly just over six months to land a job after graduation while the average domestic student would take around three months,” said Chaisang. How long does it take to get a […]

If you are planning to study abroad after completing your graduation, then consider Canada. The country has an excellent reputation in higher education and attracts thousands of Indian students every year. Is it better to go to Canada after 12th or after graduation? Ideally, it is best to go after completing your Class 12th as […]

“Over 56% of international students face job search challenges and 70% of international job seekers do not get a job in their field of study. International students have cultural and language barriers as well as immigration needs that add more layers of challenges to their job search,” explained the 27-year-old. Can an average student get […]