Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is Equal Pay A Law In Canada?

Pay equity Canadians have the right to experience workplace compensation practices that are free from gender-based discrimination. Pay equity aims to ensure that employers provide you with equal pay for doing work of equal value. Is there an Equal Pay Act in Canada? From: Employment and Social Development Canada The federal government passed the Pay […]

What Does Canada Import From Nigeria?

In 2021, Canadian merchandise imports from Nigeria totalled $2.1 billion. Canada’s main imports consist of mineral fuels and oils, cocoa, rubber, and lead. What can be exported from Nigeria to Canada? Nigeria Exports to Canada Value Year Oil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits $2.53M 2021 Edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons $487.14K […]

Does Canada Import Chicken From China?

Meat and meat products derived from poultry of Chinese origin – Only cooked poultry meat products are allowed. Where does Canada import chicken from? Chicken imports to Canada in 2015 But due to trade agreements and supply management, 7.5 per cent of chicken is imported, mostly from the U.S. Brazil and Thailand also export a […]

Is There A Shortage Of Fertilizer In Canada?

Farmers across Canada and the world are running into a shortage of fertilizer, and according to Evan Fraser, this will disrupt the global food supply and mean higher prices for consumers. Why is there a fertilizer shortage 2022? Currently, a combination of war-related sanctions and domestic Russian policies have limited fertilizer exports from Russia, resulting […]

What Does Germany Sell To Canada?

Germany Exports to Canada Value Year Meat and edible meat offal $79.08M 2021 Beverages, spirits and vinegar $68.25M 2021 Tanning, dyeing extracts, tannins, derivatives, pigments $67.89M 2021 Tools, implements, cutlery of base metal $59.80M 2021 What does Canada buy from Germany? Canada Imports from Germany Value Year Tools, implements, cutlery of base metal $140.12M 2021 […]

Who Owns Canada Gold Mines?

Canadian Malartic Mine in Quebec, was the largest gold-producing mine in Canada, producing approximately 714.8 thousand ounces of gold and an estimated 20.9 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Run-of-Mine (ROM) in 2021. The Canadian Malartic Mine is owned by Yamana Gold Inc, and is due to operate until 2028. Who is the largest […]

How Come Canada Has No Gold Reserves?

Canada sold all of its gold holdings over the past 20 years, mostly at rock bottom prices in the early 2000s, much to the astonishment of the “hard-money” crowd and almost anyone who has read a book on economic history. In a May 2022 interview with Kitco news, former Bank of Canada (BoC) Gov. Does […]

When Did Canada Sell All Its Gold?

By 1985 Canada’s holdings had fallen to 500 tonnes. Throughout the 1990s and up to 2002, Canada kept selling its gold. Canada has now reached its nadir in gold holdings. None. When did Canada sell all their gold? Starting in the early 2000s, the Bank of Canada sold its gold reserves. Canada is currently the […]

What Russian Made Products Are In Canada?

What products come from Russia to Canada? Russia Exports to Canada Value Year Beverages, spirits and vinegar $1.91M 2021 Oil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits $1.42M 2021 Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations $1.40M 2021 Cereals $1.35M 2021 What products does Canada buy from Russia? Canada Imports from Russia Value Year Pearls, precious stones, metals, […]

How Does China Compare To Canada?

China is around the same size as Canada. Canada is approximately 9,984,670 sq km, while China is approximately 9,596,960 sq km, making China 96.12% the size of Canada. Does China have a better economy than Canada? With a GDP more than six times that of Canada’s and growth that is three times faster than Canada’s, […]