Author: Darrel Pratt

When Did Child Labour Become Illegal In Canada?

Legislation restricting child employment in mines was enacted in Nova Scotia in 1873, and British Columbia in 1877. By 1929 children under 14 had been legally excluded from factory and mine employment in most provinces. Is child labor illegal in Canada? Unfortunately, yes. Child labour laws in Canada were enacted at the beginning of the […]

Is Healthcare A Federal Responsibility In Canada?

The provincial and territorial governments have most of the responsibility for delivering health and other social services. The federal government is also responsible for some delivery of services for certain groups of people. Is the federal government responsible for healthcare in Canada? The provincial and territorial governments are responsible for the management, organization and delivery […]

Who Is In Charge Of Mental Health In Canada?

Honourable Carolyn Bennett. The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, MP and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions – Canada.ca. Who controls mental health in Canada? Mental Health CommissionSince the March 2007 announcement, a board of directors and eight advisory committees have been established to guide the work of Mental Health Commission. In Canada, the planning and delivery […]

When Was The War Act Invoked In Canada?

2) was a statute of the Parliament of Canada that provided for the declaration of war, invasion, or insurrection, and the types of emergency measures that could thereby be taken. The Act was brought into force three times in Canadian history: during the First World War, Second World War, and the 1970 October Crisis. When […]

Can I Just Go To Canada?

Most non-Canadians need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada, but not both. Some people may only need their valid passport. You may need to get a visa before arriving in Canada. Visas are issued by Canadian government offices abroad. Can I just go to Canada and live there? […]

How Does Residency Work In Canada?

The Path to Residency In Canada, candidates for medical residency are matched to universities through an electronic service called CaRMS (the Canadian Resident Matching Service). To access the match and be successfully selected for a medical residency position, you need to establish eligibility at several points. How many years residency Canada? Canadian permanent residency requirements […]