Author: Darrel Pratt

634. There are 634 recognized First Nations governments or bands across Canada. How many Indigenous chiefs are there in Canada? The group consists of chiefs from over 600 First Nations communities across the country who meet annually, as well as a nationally elected chief, an executive committee, and ten regional chiefs. Who is the Chief […]

Flappers of the 1920s were young women known for their energetic freedom, embracing a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous, immoral or downright dangerous. Now considered the first generation of independent American women, flappers pushed barriers in economic, political and sexual freedom for women. What were flappers Canada? 1920- The rise of […]

2.4 CIC’s Settlement Program assists immigrants and refugees to overcome barriers specific to the newcomer so that they can participate in social, cultural, civic and economic life in Canada. What is a settlement plan? A settlement plan is a detailed, comprehensive look at a client’s financial situation with specific recommendations designed to help a client […]

Doctors are self-employed, not government employees Canada has a publicly funded health care system, but the vast majority of doctors do not work for the government. A patient is free to choose which doctor they wish to visit, and they are entitled to essential physician health services without charge. Are doctors in Canada government employees? […]

Smith & Wesson. Canada’s Top-10 Handgun Brands Brand Registrations 1 Smith & Wesson 184,846 2 Ruger 126,470 3 Glock 99,068 4 SIG Sauer 71,708 What is the best handgun in Canada? 5 Top-Rated Handguns for Home Security and Self-Defense Glock 19. When it comes to handguns, the pinnacle brand for reliability and ease of use […]

Later in the year, another conference was held in Quebec, and in 1866 Canadian representatives traveled to London to meet with the British government. On July 1, 1867, with passage of the British North America Act, the Dominion of Canada was officially established as a self-governing entity within the British Empire. How did Canada became […]

Sovereignty over the area has become a national priority for Canadian governments in the 21st century. There has been growing international interest in the Arctic due to resource development, climate change, control of the Northwest Passage and access to transportation routes. Why does the Arctic need to be managed? While the Arctic offers globally significant […]

The trunk (North American English) or boot (British English) of a car is the vehicle’s main storage or cargo compartment, often a hatch at the rear of the vehicle. It is also called a tailgate. What do Canadians call a car boot? boot n2. 1 a The trunk of a car. [ Transf from boot […]

There are many different natural resources in the Arctic region of Canada. The land has gold and other minerals like zinc and copper, as well as diamonds. There are many mines in the Arctic to extract these minerals and diamonds that provide jobs. Canada is the third largest producer of diamonds in the world. Why […]

The Criminal Code (French: Code criminel) is a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada. Its official long title is An Act respecting the Criminal Law (French: Loi concernant le droit criminel), and it is sometimes abbreviated as Cr. C. (French: C.Cr.) How do you cite the Criminal Code of Canada in […]