Author: Muriel Schmidt

Canada has a vast geography that occupies much of the continent of North America, sharing a land border with the contiguous United States to the south and the U.S. state of Alaska to the northwest. What are the 7 continents of Europe? There are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and […]

The Yukon Territory (Yukon) is in the northwest corner of Canada. It borders on British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Alaska. Does Canada own Yukon? Yukon (/ˈjuːkɒn/ ( listen) YOO-kon; French: [jykɔ̃]; formerly called Yukon Territory and also referred to as the Yukon) is the smallest and westernmost of Canada’s three territories. It also is […]

1898. Yukon entered Confederation in 1898, after a gold rush boom led Canada to create a second northern territory out of the Northwest Territories (NWT). When did Yukon Territory become part of Canada? In 1870, the Government of Canada acquired the territory from the Hudson’s Bay Company and the entire region became known as the […]

Canada’s used nuclear fuel is currently safely managed in facilities licensed for interim storage. These facilities are located at nuclear reactor sites in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick, and at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s sites in Manitoba and Chalk River Laboratories in Ontario. How does Canada deal with radioactive waste? In Canada, used nuclear […]

kanata. Aboriginal roots The name “Canada” likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.” In 1535, two Aboriginal youths told French explorer Jacques Cartier about the route to kanata; they were actually referring to the village of Stadacona, the site of the present-day City of Québec. What was Canada called before colonization? […]

the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. In Canada, the transportation of used nuclear fuel is jointly regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and Transport Canada. The NWMO will need to demonstrate to these authorities the safety and security of its transportation system. Who is responsible for nuclear waste in Canada? To address the long-term […]

CETA Application Procedures If an EU national is already inside of Canada as an authorized temporary resident, they may be able to submit a work permit application from inside the country. Work permits issued under CETA are eligible for extensions at the discretion of an immigration officer. How can EU citizen move to Canada? Immigration […]

Butter, along with other dairy products, is given a grade of Canada 1, Canada 2, or Canada 3. Butter of the first grade cannot be made from cream given the second grade. Grade 3 butter is a processing grade used for product packaged and sold in bulk. What products are graded? USDA quality grade marks […]

Lactantia® is Canada’s #1 Butter Brand. Rich, Creamy & Delicious. Trusted since 1947, Lactantia® Butter has earned the reputation for being the finest-quality butter with a smooth, rich and creamy taste. Lactantia® butter is made with 100% pure pasteurized cream. What brands of butter are real butter? Healthline’s picks of the best butter brands Land […]

Montreal’s Underground City is the set of interconnected complexes (both above and below ground) in and around Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is also known as the indoor city (ville intérieure) and is the largest underground complex in the world. Which city in Canada has an underground city? Montréal’sExplore Montréal’s famed Underground City as you […]