Author: Darrel Pratt

Bilateral diplomatic ties with China were established in 1971, when the two countries exchanged ambassadors. This was followed by a 1973 visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Today, Asian Canadians comprise about 11.73% of Canada’s total population. When did Canada and China start trading? October 13, 1970In 1968, the government of Canadian […]

Together, 10 ASEAN member states represent the fifth largest economy in the world with a combined GDP of US$3.3 trillion. In 2021, ASEAN was Canada’s fourth-largest trading partner, with Canada-ASEAN merchandise trade valued at CAD$31.6 billion. Why is ASEAN important for the country? ASEAN’s purpose is to promote economic and cultural exchange among its member […]

Montreal-based trader Thomas Frobisher built the first fur trade post in the area of Île-à-la-Crosse in 1776. What was the first trading company in Canada? The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC)The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), chartered 2 May 1670, is the oldest incorporated joint-stock merchandising company in the English-speaking world. HBC was a fur trading business […]

Canadian trade and investment with Mexico is steadily growing, with over $41.7 billion in two-way merchandise trade in 2021. Mexico is Canada’s third largest single-country merchandise trading partner (after U.S. and China). Canada was Mexico’s sixth-largest merchandise trading partner in 2021. How much does Mexico export to Canada? Mexico Exports to Canada Value Year Residues, […]

Canada–China relations, or Sino-Canadian relations, officially date back to 1942, when Canada sent an ambassador to China. Before then, Canada had been represented by the British ambassador. When did Canada start trading with China? 1970Canada’s relationship with China is long-standing and dates from well before the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1970. When did China […]

Your balance owing is due April 30, 2022.You can pay your balance owing in any of the following ways: Pay online by using your Canadian financial institution’s services. Pay online by using the CRA’s My Payment service at My payment. Pay by setting up a pre-authorized debit agreement using My Account. How do I pay […]

The development of the fraternity system in Canada has made great progress in these two universities. Other national and international fraternities. Letters ΦΚΠ Organization Phi Kappa Pi 2 Founding university McGill University and University of Toronto Type Social Canadian chapters 4 active, 6 inactive Do frat houses exist in Canada? Do Canadian universities have sororities […]

Greek Canadians (Greek: Ελληνοκαναδοί) are Canadian citizens who have full or partial Greek heritage or people who emigrated from Greece and reside in Canada. According to the 2021 Census, there were 262,140 Canadians who claimed Greek ancestry. Why are there so many Greeks in Canada? Greek immigration, sporadic prior to 1900, increased considerably in the […]

Montreal. Greek immigration to Canada began early in the 19th century. Greeks from the islands (e.g., Crete, Syros and Skopelos) and from the Peloponnesus, especially the poor villages of the provinces of Arcadia and Laconia, settled in Montreal as early as 1843. Greek Canadians. Published Online June 12, 2008 Last Edited September 12, 2019 Where […]

In 1940, after Italy joined the Second World War as an ally to Germany, over 600 Italians were interned in camps under the authority of the War Measures Act and the Defence of Canada Regulations. Approximately 31,000 Italian Canadians were declared “enemy aliens”, and had to report to local registrars once per month. Where were […]