Author: Darrel Pratt

Tell the Canadian government you want a world with less harmful plastic and more options >> Ban burning plastic waste. Invest in refillable and reusable packaging solutions. Include recycled content in all plastic items. Ban all unnecessary single-use plastics. What is Canada doing to reduce plastic waste? The Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenges (CPIC) are part […]

In its newest Value of Volunteer Time report, Independent Sector, with the Do Good Institute, announced on April 18, 2022 that the latest value of a volunteer hour is estimated to be $29.95, which is a 4.9% increase from 2020 to 2021. How much is a volunteer hour worth in 2022? $29.95Each year, Independent Sector […]

A short-term or event volunteer position is most likely the best option for someone who will be visiting Canada for a month or so. It’s a commitment that they can honour and increases the likelihood that their volunteer experience will be satisfying. Can you do volunteer work on tourist visa? Most volunteer positions run from […]

The renewable generation subsidy will subsidize $1.8 billion in electricity generation costs in 2021-22 for residential, farm and small business ratepayers. Does the Canadian government subsidize renewable energy? The Emerging Renewable Power Program (ERPP) provides up to $200 million to expand the portfolio of commercially viable renewable energy sources available to provinces and territories as […]

Canada has a number of policy measures in place, including an ambitious carbon pricing scheme, clean fuel regulations, a commitment to phase out unabated coal use by 2030, nuclear plant extensions, upstream methane regulations, energy efficiency programmes, and measures to decarbonise the transport sector. Does Canada have a national energy policy? Canada’s energy policy has […]

Canada has enormous geothermal energy resources, varying in quality, across the country. Developing these resources will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with power and heating, and assist with meeting Canada’s CO2 reduction targets. Geothermal power systems have been in operation since 1911. Why doesn’t Canada use geothermal energy? The sub-surface temperatures in prairie […]

Is a critical illness insurance payout taxable in Canada? Critical illness insurance benefits provide a lump-sum benefit if you are diagnosed with a life-altering illness. The critical illness insurance payout is not taxable since the premiums paid are with after-tax dollars. Is critical illness insurance payment taxable? Are critical illness benefits taxable? Any critical illness […]

Southern Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba receive more solar irradiation than anywhere else in Canada. What province has the most renewable energy? In 2019, Canada’s had about 2.9 GW of solar power capacity, the majority installed in Ontario. Which Canadian province generates the most energy? Quebec is the largest generator in Canada, with most of that […]

What can be recycled in Canada? The main things you can recycle in Canada are glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard and some plastics. Each province maintains its own rules as to what kinds of plastics are accepted, as well as if and what kind of electronics can be recycled. What gets recycled in Canada? Items Accepted […]

Under the Invasive Species Act, the Ontario Government has the right to regulate prevention, early detection and rapid response, control, eradication, monitoring and reporting, education and research, risk assessment, and prevention and response plans regarding invasive species. How much does Canada spend on invasive species? Related Links. The costliest invasive species were mosquitoes, followed by […]