Author: Darrel Pratt

Collective rights recognize the founding peoples of Canada. Canada would not exist today without the contribution of these peoples. Collective rights come from the roots of Aboriginal peoples, Francophones and Anglophones in the land and history of Canada. Should Canada have collective rights? Collective rights are important to all Canadians because they are an important […]

‘They are very, very large lizards’ Forget the fearsome Drogon and Rhaegal of Game of Thrones fiction — dragons are real and two of them are living in Edmonton. A pair of Komodo dragons has arrived at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Which countries have Komodo dragon? Komodo dragons live on only five islands in southeastern […]

Iridium is mined from sulfide layers in mafic igneous rocks where it is present with other platinum-group elements. Most iridium is mined in Canada, Russia and South Africa. Where is iridium found in Canada? Iridium abundances at the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary, Red Deer Valley, Alberta. What metals are mined in Canada? Canada’s mining industry is the […]

Contrary to the popular belief the snakes of Canada are shy and therefore do not pose any threat to the inhabitants. The Rattlesnake is the only species of snake in Canada that is considered to be dangerous and therefore pose threat. How many dangerous snakes are in Canada? Types of Venomous Snakes in Canada Of […]

between 7000 and 10,000 individuals. The current Canadian population is estimated to be between 7000 and 10,000 individuals. CITES recognizes four cougar subspecies in Canada. Where in Canada has the most cougars? Vancouver IslandVancouver Island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world. And while conflicts between cougars and humans are rare, being prepared […]

Technically you can’t ship fine jewelry to Canada or many international destinations using first class. If you ship calling it “costume” or “beads” but the receipt states fine jewelry (karat gold, sterling, gemstones) any claim will be denied. It must be shipped priority or fedex. Can you send jewelry through Canada Post? You can send […]

Nearly all report seeing a large cat-like animal, tawny to black in color with a long, curved tail. Of special interest is the unusually high number of black or melanistic cougars reported in the province. Black cougars have been reported 42 times in Nova Scotia and 49 times in New Brunswick. Can a cougar be […]

Criminal conspiracy is condemned by the Canadian Criminal Code (s423) but sentences vary according to the intended crime. For example, a conspiracy to commit murder is punishable by 14 years’ imprisonment, while a conspiracy to prosecute an innocent person is punishable by 5 to 10 years’ imprisonment. What is the punishment for conspiracy in Canada? […]

Can a parent stop a child from seeing the other parent by refusing to follow a court order? The short answer is no; a parent cannot lawfully stop the child from seeing the other parent in such a circumstance. Court orders are not suggestions. They direct parents to comply with them. At what age can […]

Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic in Canada and around the world, and for good reason. Drilling into D&I: The Benefits to Corporations are Clear A Radically Larger Talent Pool. Improved Employee Engagement & Trust. Not a Coincidence: More Perspectives = More Innovation. Better Employees, More Profits. What are the 5 benefits of diversity? […]