Author: Darrel Pratt

Depending on the type of land, you will need to make a down payment of at least 30% to 50%. Raw land will require a higher down payment, have higher interest rates, and will be harder to get a loan for. You may need to go through an Ontario private lender or a mortgage broker […]

Canadian citizen. A child born in Canada is a Canadian citizen and is entitled to: Live in Canada or travel to Canada at any time without a visa. Receive free health care benefits, education and social benefits. What is my nationality if I was born in Canada? Giving birth in Canada for non-residents: Under the […]

The Canadian Centennial was a yearlong celebration held in 1967 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Celebrations in Canada occurred throughout the year but culminated on Dominion Day, July 1, 1967. When did Canada celebrate its 100th birthday? A typical format includes a flag ceremony in the afternoon on the lawns of Parliament […]

25 June 1967. The Observer Magazine of 25 June 1967 celebrated Canada’s official 100th birthday, though its claim that it had ‘suddenly got a new international glamour’ – referring to the 1967 World Fair and the Queen’s impending visit – was a stretch (‘Suddenly, after 99 lost years’). What is the significance of 1967 in […]

All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. When did Canada Day start Canada? The Creation of Canada Day 1879: A federal law […]

Walmart stores in Canada also allow overnight parking in most circumstances. Similar to stores in the U.S., some allow overnight parking and some do not. It’s best to call the store or ask in person. Does Walmart care if you sleep in the parking lot? Walmart as a corporation does not have any official rules […]

Canada has one of the highest life expectancy rates. The average life expectancy in Canada was estimated at 82,66 years in 2021. The absolute highest life expectancy was estimated in Hong Kong at 85.16, followed by Japan, Macao and Switzerland, estimated at 84.91, 84.55 and 84.11 accordingly. Why does Canada have good life expectancy? Economics […]

Canada is known for several nicknames. Land of Maple syrup, America’s Hat, Victorialand, and Canuc. Is there a nickname for Canada? There are many stereotypes about Canada and Canadians that other nationalities get wrong. But when the country received the nickname of the Great White North, people were telling the truth. What are other names […]

You own as deep as is needed to facilitate a reasonable use of the property. How deep does land ownership go in Canada? The majority of all lands in Canada are held by governments as public land and are known as Crown lands. About 89% of Canada’s land area (8,886,356 km²) is Crown land, which […]

The Act was repealed in 1930, when lands and resources were transferred from the federal government to the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. From 1870 to 1930, roughly 625,000 land patents were issued to homesteaders. Dominion Lands Act. Published Online February 7, 2006 Last Edited January 30, 2020 When did Canada stop homesteading? It […]