Author: Darrel Pratt

[i] Although each province in Canada has a fully funded public school system, there is a patchwork of religious school funding throughout the provinces. For instance, both Alberta and Saskatchewan fully fund a Catholic School system and also provide partial funding for independent religious schools. Does Canada fund religious schools? Currently six of the thirteen […]

Also, Canadian Thanksgiving is not celebrated widely across Canada and is not common in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island. Thanksgiving meals vary by province, so if you’re new to Canada you can also create your own tradition. Which Canadian provinces do not celebrate Thanksgiving? Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday […]

Although Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, wishing someone a “Merry Christmas” is something Canadians typically do throughout the month of December. Seen as more of a festive greeting, “Merry Christmas” can be used right up until December 25th. Is it OK to say Merry Christmas? In general, “Happy Holidays” is accepted as the broadest […]

For many students in the province of Ontario, it is common to attend a school that is within a public or a Catholic school board, both of which are fully funded by the Government of Ontario. Why are Catholic schools publicly funded in Canada? Public funding for Catholic schools happened after the mass migration at […]

From elementary to post-secondary studies, Canada is known for offering high quality education and research opportunities. You’ll also have the flexibility to transfer between types and levels of education without running into roadblocks common in other parts of the world. Why is Canada the most educated country in the world? The children in migrant families […]

The A-Level program is designed to prepare students for higher education, especially in tertiary education. It is a subject-based qualification required to further education at the university, to train or work. What is an A Level equivalent to in Canada? Canadian-UK grade equivalents Grade twelve is roughly half way between GCSEs and A-levels. So GCSEs […]

In 2011, about 2.4 million people, or 7.2% of Canada’s population, reported affiliation with Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist religions. This was up from 4.9% a decade earlier, as recorded in the 2001 Census. Two-thirds of the population declare Christian as their religion. Religion Number Catholic 12,810,705 Christian Orthodox 550,690 Lutheran 478,185 Pentecostal 478,705 What […]

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma / Diplôme d’Études Secondaires – Advanced level and general level courses are considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*- C) Ontario Secondary School Diploma is considered comparable to the overall A Level standard. Is GCSE Recognised in Canada? Entry Requirements for Canadian Universities Generally speaking, if you have 3 A levels […]

November 5 to 11, 2022. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Veterans’ Week, which runs from November 5 to 11, 2022: “Today marks the beginning of Veterans’ Week, an opportunity to honour all the brave Canadians who have served our country and defended the values we hold dear. How is […]

Anzac Day (/ˈænzæk/) is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served”. Does Canada observe Veterans Day? CanadaU.K. Remembrance Day is observed in […]