Author: Muriel Schmidt

Landfills. Landfills. Landfilling is the primary method of municipal waste disposal in Canada. Modern municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills are designed and located to minimize the impacts on the social and natural environment as much as possible. Where does Canada dump its garbage? “The number one problem is we should stop using developing countries as […]

Canadian bears are poached from the wild to supply gallbladders for the traditional medicine trade and bear bile products have been found for sale in Canada. Wild animals are hunted for sport and their trophies are imported and exported. Wildlife are trapped or farmed for fur products that are traded globally. What types of animals […]

Six years of post-secondary education that include a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in a program of the student’s choosing. The six years of studies will also need to include three years of architectural study. Five years in a post-secondary program that includes a bachelor’s degree. Is it hard to become an architect in […]

The Accreditation Board accredits undergraduate engineering programs. These programs provide the academic requirements for licensure as a professional engineer in Canada. Who licenses engineers in Canada? 8. How do I become a licensed professional engineer in Canada? The licensing of engineers is the responsibility of the provincial and territorial regulatory bodies. You will need to […]

Health Canada. Updates on product alerts, recalls, advisories from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA, Health Canada and the Health Product InfoWatch. Who initiates drug recall in Canada? the responsible partyWho enacts drug recalls? If Health Canada believes a medication is a serious or imminent health risk to individuals, they can issue an immediate recall, […]

Poverty, along with a lack of access to logistics, proper infrastructure, and transportation has resulted in many Canadians living in northern and remote communities to experience disproportionate levels of food insecurity. What causes food insecurity in Canada? Household food insecurity is strongly linked to poverty in Canada. 70% of households who rely on social assistance […]

The appraiser will be looking for information such as condition of the property, interior size, exterior size, maintenance, upgrades, and the age of key items like the roof. They will also take in to consideration the location, neighbourhood, and overall desirability. How do I prepare my house for a bank appraisal? Home appraisal tips: what […]

Your home address is considered your private information under the various federal and provincial privacy laws. Is address part of personal information? For example, personal information may include: an individual’s name, signature, address, phone number or date of birth. sensitive information. What is considered private information in Canada? The acts define personal information as “recorded […]

Health Canada’s Response Some stakeholders recommended more stringent measures be implemented for the marketing and sale of caffeinated energy drinks, particularly to children and youth, such as prohibiting the sale, marketing and advertisement of caffeinated energy drinks below the age of 18 years old. Can you buy energy drinks under 18 in Canada? Yes, there […]

The federal government retains control of policy, setting, airport transfer agreements, airport certification and regulation. Are airports federally regulated in Canada? The Canada Labour Code (the Code) regulates the following industries and workplaces: Federally regulated private sectors (parts I, II, III and IV of the Code): air transportation, including airlines, airports, aerodromes and aircraft operations. […]