In 1940, after Italy joined the Second World War as an ally to Germany, over 600 Italians were interned in camps under the authority of the War Measures Act and the Defence of Canada Regulations. Approximately 31,000 Italian Canadians were declared “enemy aliens”, and had to report to local registrars once per month. How many […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
How Did Ancient Greece Influence Canada?
The Ancient Greek Law introduced democracy and used it to make decisions and that is the reason we have it in our Legal System today. The tort laws, family laws, procedural laws and public laws that were first used in the Ancient Greek System became more developed and started to apply more to the Canadian […]
What Does Canada Import Japon?
Mineral ores, mineral fuels and oils (mostly coal and natural gas), oilseeds (canola), meat (mostly pork), and wood (softwood lumber) were Canada’s largest exports to Japan, while autos, auto parts, industrial machinery, electrical machinery and equipment, and scientific and precision instruments (mainly for medical What does Canada import from Japan? Canada Imports from Japan Value […]
What Time Does The Pope Arrive In Canada?
The papal plane landed at 11:09 am local time at Edmonton International Airport after a more than ten hour flight from Rome where he left in the morning local time. The arrival of the Pope with the journalists on board with him was followed with a brief welcome by civil and religious authorities. What time […]
What Did The Catholic Church Do To The Indians In Canada?
The church-run schools Around 150,000 Indigenous children in Canada were taken away from their families and forcefully sent to church-run schools where they endured abuse, both physical and sexual. These children were taken away from their communities and families to be “culturally assimilated”. What did Catholic Church do to indigenous people in Canada? Francis has […]
How Many Afghans Are In Canada?
Afghan Canadians by Canadian province or territory (2016) Province Population Percentage Northwest Territories 10 0.0% Nunavut 0 0.0% Yukon 0 0.0% Canada 482,610 1.4% How many Afghans did Canada take? As part of Canada’s response to the crisis the Government of Canada has committed to welcoming at least 40,000 Afghan refugees, including women leaders, human […]
Can I Apply For Canada Visa From Australia?
Canada Visa for Australian citizens can be applied online on this website and can receive the Canada Visa Online by Email. The process is extremely simplified for the Australian citizens. The only requirement is to have an Email Id, a Credit / Debit card in 1 of the 133 currencies or Paypal. Can I apply […]
What Is Pink Shirt Day In Canada?
last Wednesday of February. Pink Shirt Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday of February each year. People wear pink shirts to signify the stand against bullying. This day started in Canada and is now observed on various dates around the world. What does Pink Shirt Day signify? Bullying is a major problem in our […]
Who Changed Dominion Day Canada Day?
For more than a century, every July 1 in Canada was called Dominion Day. But after patriating the Canadian Constitution on April 17, 1982, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau wanted to change the name of the national holiday to Canada Day. Why did they change Dominion Day to Canada Day? Being a Canadian was not cleared […]
How Much Is Federal Tax On Cigarettes In Canada?
the prescribed percentage (currently 22%), and. the date of purchase. What is the duty on cigarettes in Canada? Special duty on stamped tobacco products manufactured in Canada and exported Product Rate Cigarettes $0.095724 per cigarette Tobacco sticks $0.095724 per stick Tobacco products other than cigarettes and tobacco sticks $5.98275 per 50 grams or fraction of […]