Author: Muriel Schmidt

It’s also overlooked that slavery was legal in New France and in British North America (aka Canada) until 1834. For those unaware, Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of Black people throughout the US. And while Canada may have ended slavery prior to the US; the effects transcended. Does Canada celebrate […]

Labour Day began in Canada on April 15, 1872, a mere five years after Confederation. On that historic day the Toronto Trades Assembly, the original central labour body in Canada, organized the country’s first significant ‘workers demonstration. Is 15 April a holiday in Canada? Or take one day off and have a four day weekend […]

Can you be charged for impaired driving even if you are on your own property? Yes, according to Baillie. He said the Criminal Code sections that deal with impaired driving don’t differentiate between private or public property. Can you drink drive on private property? It is an offence to drive in excess of alcohol on […]

Canadian boxing began its climb to respectability in the 1890s. Today, despite the controversy that surrounds the sport because of its violence, boxing draws large crowds in many Canadian cities. What country is boxing most popular in? The United States of America is arguably where boxing is the most popular. How much do boxers make […]

You can be charged with criminal offences for lying to the police. It is a crime in Canada to lie to the police and/or the court. If someone is caught misleading or lying to the police or the Court it may result in them being charged with a criminal offence. Is filing a false police […]

Average Molly Maid Cleaner hourly pay in Canada is approximately $18.37, which is 10% above the national average. What does Molly Maid pay employees? How much does a Maid at Molly Maid make? The typical Molly Maid Maid salary is $16 per hour. Maid salaries at Molly Maid can range from $12 – $18 per […]

An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act. What is Bill C Canada? Bill C-11 amends the Broadcasting Act (the Act). The Act sets out the broadcasting policy for Canada, the role […]

The Westray bill or Bill C-45 was federal legislation that amended the Canadian Criminal Code and became law on March 31, 2004. The Bill (introduced in 2003) established new legal duties for workplace health and safety, and imposed serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death. Who does Bill C-45 apply to? Bill […]

The Online Streaming Act was tabled on February 2nd, 2022. If adopted, the bill would extend Canada’s legislative and regulatory framework to include online broadcasters and ensuring that the CRTC has the tools it needs to regulate a modernized broadcasting system. What is Canada’s Bill C 11? Bill C-11 would give the CRTC new powers, […]

Regardless of location, eligible Canadians can request medical assistance in dying. If you are experiencing a lot of pain and suffering due to your medical situation, talk to your physician or nurse practitioner about options in relation to your medical condition or circumstances and your possible interest in MAID. Is MAID legal in Ontario? As […]