Author: Darrel Pratt

Why Sikhs Are In Canada?

Sikhs found employment in laying the tracks of the Canadian Pacific Railway, in lumber mills and mines. Though they earned less than white workers, they made enough money to send some of it to India and make it possible for their relatives to immigrate to Canada. Is Canada a Sikh country? Punjabi has for years […]

Do You Get Taxed Twice In Canada?

Generally, provinces and territories have two rates of income tax: the lower rate and the higher rate. The lower rate applies to the income eligible for the federal small business deduction. Do you pay double tax in Canada? Individuals resident in Canada are subject to Canadian income tax on worldwide income. Relief from double taxation […]

Is Whistling Illegal In Canada?

No whistling! It’s illegal to whistle in Petrolia, Ont., between 11 P and 7 AM, so keep your lips zipped. Apparently, this weird law is part of a anti-noise bylaw that prohibits “yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing” during the wee hours. Where is it illegal to whistle in Canada? Petrolia, OntarioIt is illegal to […]

When Was The Lowest Level Of Immigration In Canada?

The 1901 Census recorded the lowest proportion of foreign-born population in Canada (13.0%). After the considerable rise in immigration at the beginning of the 1900s, the 1931 Census counted nearly 2.3 million of foreign-born people, representing 22.2% of Canada’s population. When was immigration the highest in Canada? Highlights. Almost one in four people (23.0%) counted […]

How Many Korean Live In Canada?

2007 figures from the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade showed 86,084 Canadian citizens, 72,077 permanent residents, 20,738 people on student visas, and 19,271 other temporary residents. Demographics. Province Koreans 2016 % 2016 Canada 188,710 0.5% Why do a lot of Koreans live in Canada? Many of the Koreans who came to Canada, […]