Author: Darrel Pratt

How Are Credit Cards Regulated In Canada?

Banks and credit card companies are federally regulated, meaning they must follow rules set by the federal government. Information on your rights under federal laws is available from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. Who regulates credit cards in Canada? Financial Consumer Agency of CanadaFinancial Consumer Agency of Canada. What regulation applies to credit cards? […]

What Legislation Protects The Rights Of Consumers In Canada?

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. What legislation regulates consumer rights and consumer protection in Canada? Canada Consumer Product Safety ActCanada Consumer Product Safety Act. Under what legislation are consumers rights protected? The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) is a national law that governs how businesses must deal with suppliers, competitors and customers, and covers […]

Has Canada Sent People To Space?

Astronaut Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space on mission STS-41G aboard Challenger. Does Canada send people to space? Nine Canadians have participated in 17 manned missions in total: 14 NASA Space Shuttle missions (including one mission to Mir) and 3 Roscosmos Soyuz missions. Does Canada launch space rockets? Spaceport America and other private […]

Is Corn A Vegetable Canada?

In Canada and the US, sweet corn is an important vegetable, eaten fresh (on the cob) or stored canned or frozen (on or off the cob). Does corn count as a vegetable? Fresh corn is considered a starchy vegetable. Its nutrient content differs from dry corn, and it is eaten in different ways — often […]

What Is The Corn Capital Of Canada?

Taber. Taber is famous for its corn due to the large amounts of sunshine the area receives. It is therefore known as the Corn Capital of Canada and holds an annual “Cornfest” in the last week of August. Why does corn grow so well in Taber? Taber is colloquially known as the “Corn Capital of […]

Can You Send Chocolate In The Post To Canada?

Can I send chocolate to Canada? Yes! If your chocolate is not perishable and is in the manufacturer’s original packaging. Can I post chocolates to Canada? Food items are allowed in as long as they are non-perishable, ambient and sealed in manufacturers’ packaging. So chocolate, sweets, biscuits, crisps, snacks and all the other goodies that […]

How Much Money Does Canada Spend On Space Research?

Canadian Space Agency 2022-23. Credit: SpaceQ. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has released its 2022-23 Departmental Plan which has planned spending set at $388.3 million for its upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year which starts April 1. That represents a 3.9% decrease in planned spending compared to the previous year. Does Canada contribute to NASA? October 18, […]

Does Canada Dry Make Cream Soda?

Canada Dry Vanilla Cream Soda is a bubbly treat of sweet, creamy vanilla flavor and a sparkling effervescence that’s a guaranteed thirst quencher. Great tasting and caffeine free, Canada Dry Vanilla Cream Soda is refreshment at its best. Does Canada have cream soda? In Canada, cream soda is mostly pink (except in Quebec and Newfoundland, […]