Author: Muriel Schmidt

Does Canada Have The Most Clean Water?

We are in third place. Brazil and Russia have more than Canada. If, like me you thought Canada had the most… you are wrong. Country Total Renewable Fresh Water (Cu Km) Brazil 8233 Russia 4507 Canada 2902 Does Canada have the cleanest water? After years of careful analysis, scientists believe the Ontario townships of Tiny […]

Is Canada A Water Poor Country?

Canada is a freshwater-rich country, but the time for complacency on essential water issues has long passed. Most people living in Canada have access to safe water. Is Canada a water rich country? Overall, Canada may be considered a freshwater-rich country: on an average annual basis, Canadian rivers discharge close to 9% of the world’s […]

Who Holds Banks Accountable In Canada?

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) monitors and supervises financial institutions and external complaints bodies that are regulated at the federal level. These entities include: Banks and federal credit unions. Trust and loans companies. Who regulates banking in Canada? The Financial Consumer Agency of CanadaThe Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is the federal government […]

How Does Canada Rank In Pollution?

As shown, Canada ranks 9th out of 33 countries based on the two air quality indicators: average exposure to fine particulate matter and fine particulate matter exceedance. Is Canada the least polluted country? Our air is consistently ranked among the cleanest in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Is Canada’s air quality better […]

Does Canada Clean More Carbon Than It Produces?

Canada’s forests actually emit more carbon than they absorb — despite what you’ve heard on Facebook. This country’s managed forest land hasn’t been a net carbon sink since 2001. Does Canada absorb more carbon than it emits? In recent decades, however, the situation has reversed in some years: Canada’s forests have become carbon sources, releasing […]