Author: Darrel Pratt

Canada ranked 14th vs 190th for India in the list of the most expensive countries in the world. The average after-tax salary is enough to cover living expenses for 1.8 months in Canada compared to 1.5 months in India. Is it cheaper to live in India or Canada? The cost of living in Canada is […]

The official statutory holidays are: January 1 (New Year’s Day) Good Friday or Easter Monday at the employer’s choice. Monday preceding May 25 (National Patriots’ Day) June 24 (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) July 1. First Monday in September (Labour Day) Second Monday in October (Thanksgiving Day) December 25 (Christmas Day). Is there a holiday every month in […]

The Hindu religious holiday of Diwali, also called Deepavali or the “Festival of Lights”, is not an official public holiday in Canada. But it is nonetheless celebrated by large numbers of people. Many of South Asian descent carry on the traditions of their ancestral homelands. In which countries Diwali is an official holiday? But did […]

Thanksgiving Is a Little More Low Key in Canada Thanksgiving in Canada involves families coming together to eat turkey and celebrate the harvest, but relatives don’t tend to travel as far across the country like they might in the United States. What do Canadian eat on Thanksgiving? Foods traditionally served at Thanksgiving include roasted turkey, […]

All the days in Canada are 24 hours. If you’re looking for which day has the longest daylight period, that would depend on your latitude and the season. Up near the North Pole, around the Summer Solstice, daylight is 24 hours long. What is the shortest day in Canada? December 21, 2022They take into account […]

Statistics Canada said in its report, released Wednesday, that “the decline in religious affiliation is consistent with previous findings that fewer people reported the importance of religious or spiritual beliefs in their lives,” down from 71 per cent in 2003 to 54 per cent in 2019. Which religion is increasing in Canada? Islam, Sikhism and […]

3 months. Depending on the province, students can get 2–3 months of summer vacation. This may vary in Quebec (earlier due to provincial June 24 holiday). The last day of summer vacation is Labour Day. This can vary in Private schools. How long is the average summer break? Summer break in the US typically starts […]

If you have already received a permanent residency in Canada, it is easy for you to obtain a job offer from Canada. The employers in Canada prefer the applicants with Canada PR, and this is where you get the edge over the other overseas applicants, who don’t have the PR visa approval. Is it easy […]

Employment Insurance It provides regular benefits if you lose your job through no fault of your own. EI pays a percentage of your previous income, up to a certain amount. Apply for EI as soon as you stop working because it can take time for benefits to start. Learn how to apply for Employment Insurance. […]

Canada is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2022, Freedom House’s annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide. Is Canada a free and democratic country? Our system of government is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. Canada’s Parliament consists of three parts: the King, represented by the governor general; the Senate; […]