Author: Muriel Schmidt

In 1885, immediately after construction on the Canadian Pacific Railway was complete, the federal government passed the Chinese Immigration Act, which stipulated that, with almost no exceptions, every person of Chinese origin immigrating to Canada had to pay a fee of $50, called a head tax. When did the Chinese Head Tax end in Canada? […]

Chicken was the most consumed meat in Canada in 2021. What is the most commonly eaten meat in Canada? chickenThe most common reasons Canadians like chicken products include flavour/taste, the versatility of chicken, and the fact that chicken is a healthy source of protein. Raised by a Canadian Farmer: Let’s find out how well Canadians […]

When I was growing up in the 1950s, Victoria Day (May 24) was known informally as Firecracker Day. When did firecrackers get banned in Canada? Canada banned firecrackers on 27 September 1972, after two children were killed and three others severely burned when some older children threw some firecrackers inside their tent. Why is it […]

Celebration of Light fireworks nights are happening July 23, 27 and 30, 2022 at English Bay in Vancouver?? Canada Day fireworks seemed not too long ago, but Vancouver can’t get enough of the loud and sparkly performances. Is there fireworks at English Bay? Each year the fireworks take off from the water by English Bay […]

Trade relations Taiwan is Canada’s 13th largest trading partner and 5th largest in Asia. Does Canada have relations with Taiwan? While Canada legitimately has a valuable relationship with Taiwan, most of the attention Taiwan receives is a result of its connection to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and its role in Sino-American strategic competition. […]

Family Sponsorship Applications should be submitted through the regular process. IRCC will prioritize applications if the family member you’re sponsoring is: a Ukrainian national outside Canada and one of the following family members: your spouse or common-law or conjugal partner. How can I bring my Ukraine family to Canada? Through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency […]

27 September 1972. Canada banned firecrackers on 27 September 1972, after two children were killed and three others severely burned when some older children threw some firecrackers inside their tent. Are firecrackers banned in Canada? regulates the use and sale of fireworks in Toronto. Fireworks are only permitted on your private property on Victoria Day […]

In Canada, fireworks are separated into three classes: Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and designed for recreational use. They include items like Roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines, and snakes. Display fireworks are high-hazard and designed for professional use. Do Canadians shoot fireworks? Whether for sale year round or just at certain times of the year, […]

On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act formally joined the colonies, creating the unified, semi-independent Dominion of Canada. Essentially, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain. In 1982, Canada became fully independent. Since 1983, July 1 has been known as “Canada Day.” Do Canadian celebrate 4th of July? Canada does not celebrate […]

While Americans celebrate their independence on the Fourth of July, Canadians celebrate their national day a few days earlier. Canada Day, on July 1, is the national holiday when Canucks from coast to coast to coast don red and white, celebrate the maple leaf, and toast their country. Is Independence Day the same as Canada […]