Author: Darrel Pratt

In Canada’s provinces, the monarch in right of each is represented by a lieutenant governor. As territories fall under the federal jurisdiction, they each have a commissioner, rather than a lieutenant governor, who represents the federal Crown-in-Council directly. Who represents the Queen at the federal level and the provincial level? The Lieutenant Governor of B.C. […]

The Canada wordmark uses a modified version of Baskerville. In the wordmark, thinner lines of the original typeface have been thickened. What font is the Canada logo? Helvetica is the official typeface for the Federal Identity Program. This includes typeface designs with minor variations under the names Helvetica, Helvetica Neue and Helvetica Now. What font […]

The number of fatalities per 100,000 population decreased to 4.6 in 2020 (from 4.7 in 2019), and is the lowest on record.100.0. Canada Per Billion Vehicle-Kilometres 2 Fatalities 4.7 Injuries 272.7 Per 100,000 Licensed Drivers Fatalities 6.5 Injuries 376.6 How many deaths are caused by cars in Canada? How many deaths are caused by motor […]

Canada is still a constitutional monarchy, and so has kept the lion and unicorn. Put simply, the Lion is the symbol of England and the Unicorn is the symbol of Scotland (Yes really), since Canada was founded by the United Kingdom (Personal Union between Scotland and England) We inherited their symbolism. Why does Canada’s coat […]

BoC rate hike update (Dec. 7, 2022): The Bank of Canada has increased its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to 4.25%. What will GIC rates be in 2022? The best rates overall, as of December 7, 2022. 30-day GIC: 3.40% (The Peoples Bank of Canada) 60-day GIC: 3.60% (VersaBank) 90-day GIC: 4.00% […]

A certificate of deposit – CD is a type of time deposit offered by financial institutions such as credit unions, banks, and thrifts. CDs are risk-free because they are insured and in that, they are similar to savings accounts. What is a CD called in Canada? Canadian Forces’ Decoration Eligibility Members of the Canadian Forces […]

OTTAWA- Baseball Canada is pleased to report that that over 120,000 Canadians played baseball across the country this summer representing an increase of 15,000 participants (14 %) from one year ago. How many Canadians have played MLB? This is an alphabetical list of 257 baseball players from Canada who have played in Major League Baseball […]

No, pepper spray is considered a prohibited weapon in Canada and is therefore illegal. If you are found in possession of pepper spray, you can be charged with a criminal offence. What can I legally carry for self-defense in Canada? Non-restricted. Any rifle or shotgun that is neither restricted nor forbidden falls into this category. […]

2. What are the exceptions to the duty of confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege? Public safety exception: The Supreme Court of Canada and most law society codes of conduct recognize a public safety exception which may allow or require disclosure in cases where there is some impending harm to a person. What are two exceptions to […]

Yes, a breach of trust is a criminal offence in Canada and is covered under s. 336 of the Criminal Code. Is breach of trust a criminal offence? Criminal breach of trust: Meaning and extent It must be proved that the beneficial interest in the property in respect of which the offence is alleged to […]