Author: Darrel Pratt

What Does The Queen’S Death Mean For Canada?

Queen Elizabeth II’s death triggered a cascade of official protocols in Canada, shifting the constitutional monarchy to a new sovereign: King Charles III. There have been a few hiccups and moments of confusion. What does the Queen passing mean for Canada? The King automatically became Sovereign of Canada on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. […]

What Are Roads Made Of In Canada?

Most of Canada’s highways and (non-rural) roads are composed of asphalt, because asphalt costs less to place than concrete. It is a less expensive building material so contractors can submit lower bids than contractors with bids that list concrete as the building material. What are Toronto roads made of? Approximately 95 per cent of Ontario’s […]

What Highway Has The Most Lanes In Canada?

Toronto, Highway 401: The widest highway in the world with 18 lanes (9 express lanes, and 9 collectors)! The busiest highway in North America (busier than Santa Monica Freeway in Los Angeles)! What highway has the most amount of lanes? “With 26 lanes in certain parts, the Katy Freeway, or Interstate 10, is the widest […]

Who Does Canada Export Gold To?

United Kingdom. Top export destinations of “Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form” from Canada in 2021: United Kingdom with a share of 59% (8.9 billion US$) USA with a share of 17.2% (2.59 billion US$) Switzerland with a share of 11% (1.65 billion US$) Who does […]

Why Is 1876 Important In Canada?

The Indian Act (1876) is a Canadian federal law that granted the federal government exclusive rights to create legislation regarding Indian status, bands and Indian reserves (Milloy, 2008). What was happening in Canada in 1876? Events. August 10 – The world’s first long-distance phone call connects the Bell residence with a shoe and boot store […]

What Is The Best Gold Etf In Canada?

10 Best Gold ETFs in Canada Horizons Gold ETF. iShares Gold Bullion ETF. BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF. BMO Junior Gold Index ETF. iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF. Harvest Global Gold Giants Index ETF. CI Gold+ Giants Covered Call ETF. Horizons Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF. Which Gold ETF fund is […]

Who Was In Power In Canada In 1973?

29th Canadian Parliament 29th Parliament of Canada Minority parliament 4 January 1973 – 9 May 1974 Parliament leaders Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau April 20, 1968 – June 4, 1979 Who was prime minister in 1973 Canada? Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau PC CC CH QC FRSC (/ˈtruːdoʊ, truːˈdoʊ/ TROO-doh, troo-DOH, French: [pjɛʁ tʁydo]; October […]