Author: Darrel Pratt

Does Canada Trade With South America?

Canadian trade and investment with Mexico is steadily growing, with more than $41.7 billion in two‑way merchandise trade in 2021. Mexico is Canada’s third‑largest single‑country merchandise trading partner, after the U.S. and China. What does Canada export to South America? Top Canadian exports (2017): Agricultural products (fats and oils, wheat), industrial machinery, metals and minerals, […]

How Accessible Is Mental Healthcare In Canada?

Up to 80% of Canadians already rely on their family doctor for mental health needs,9 and primary care can provide quality assessments and treatments to most people with mental health needs. Only 1.5% of the population with a mental health disorder requires access to specialty care. Is mental health care accessible in Canada? People in […]

What Is Solitary Confinement Like In Canada?

Dry celling is a cruel practice whereby a person in prison who is suspected of carrying contraband is held in an isolation cell under direct observation, without running water, with the lights on 24/7, and with limited human contact (including to legal counsel). Does Canada practice solitary confinement? Officially, solitary confinement has been abolished in […]

What Is Administrative Segregation Canada?

For decades, isolating inmates for long periods of time was standard practice in Canadian prisons. The federal government called it “administrative segregation.” What is administrative segregation? The purpose of Administrative Segregation (Ad Seg) is to temporarily remove an incarcerated individual from the general population until a timely and informed decision can be made about appropriate […]

How Many Cases Of Domestic Violence Are Reported Each Year In Canada?

There were 127,082 victims of police-reported family violence (violence committed by spouses, parents, children, siblings and extended family members) in 2021, a rate of 336 victims per 100,000 population. This marked the fifth consecutive year of increase. Which province has the highest rate of domestic violence in Canada? Ontario recorded the highest number of victims […]

Is A Mexican License Valid In Canada?

No. You will need an IDP as Spanish is not a language of Canada, and the IDP will translate the information on your license to English. Can I drive in Canada with Mexican license? If you plan to use a foreign driver’s licence in Canada, you should get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your […]