Author: Darrel Pratt

This was known as enfranchisement. Section 112 of the Indian Act – known as the “compulsory enfranchisement” section — wasn’t removed until 1961. The administration of status was a tool of assimilation and cultural destruction. Is the Indian Act still in effect in Canada? The most important single act affecting First Nations is the Indian […]

Canada has energy sources, including oil, natural gas, fossil and alternative fuels, uranium, and renewables. Where does Canada get most of its resources? Taking action in support of our vital natural resource sector Oil in Canada. Natural Gas in Canada. Potash in Canada. Uranium in Canada. Iron Ore in Canada. Coal in Canada. Softwood Lumber […]

Canada Ranks No 1 In World For Immigration Policies, Investment Climate – Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation. Where does Canada rank in immigration? “First place rankings on the governance, people, and immigration and investment indices, as well as relatively steady rankings on exports, tourism, and culture contributed to […]

According to the Low Income Measure, 10% of women in Canada live on low incomes (Statistics Canada, 2022). Those who face multiple barriers are at higher risk of poverty, including racialized women, women with disabilities, and single mothers. Who is at greater risk of poverty? Families with children face higher risks of poverty because of […]

This is not too surprising as Ontario and British Columbia are home to the largest Indian-Canadian communities. The capital of Indian food in Canada is, by a long way, Brampton, Ontario, which scored 91. Brampton is home to a large Indian minority and is brimming with fantastic Indian restaurants. Which city in Canada has the […]

You can still travel even with a criminal record if it is an emergency. Some countries, such as Canada and the US, issue waivers allowing you to travel. But, these waivers, which are issued only in emergencies and for humanitarian reasons, are difficult to obtain. Can you leave the country with a criminal record Canada? […]

One measure we take to enforce this rule is to compare EI information with information from the Canada Border Services Agency. If we find you’ve been out of the country while collecting benefits, we’ll determine whether you were entitled to receive those benefits. Will EI know if I leave the country? If you don’t declare […]

Canadian sanctions are imposed under the United Nations Act (UNA), the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) or the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (JVCFOA). For specific information about the sanctions regime imposed against countries or individuals, consult the relevant regulations. What does it mean when Canada sanctions? Sanctions imposed by Canada on […]

This includes eviction prevention services, community-based housing help, housing help in shelters, supports with daily living, Indigenous-led services and street outreach year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Is homelessness increasing or decreasing in Canada? As we mentioned previously, the number of homeless in Canada has increased these last few years. In 2021, […]

The Fathers of Confederation are the 36 people who attended at least one of the Charlottetown Conference of 1864 (23 attendees), the Quebec Conference of 1864 (33 attendees), and the London Conference of 1866 (16 attendees), preceding Canadian Confederation. How many Fathers of Confederation were there in Canada? In 1883, the Canadian Government commissioned Robert […]