Author: Muriel Schmidt

George Frederick “Buzz” Beurling, DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar (6 December 1921 – 20 May 1948) was the most successful Canadian fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. Who was Canada’s greatest flying ace? One of Canada’s greatest fighter pilots, and the last living Canadian World War II flying ace, Wing Commander […]

Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2; French: Deuxième Force opérationnelle interarmées, FOI 2) is an elite special operations force of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving under the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. What is the best Canadian special forces? The most secretive and skilled unit of the Canadian Forces (CF), JTF2 engages in rescue operations, […]

Niagara Falls is famed for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Balancing recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century. What is special about Niagara Falls Canada? What makes Niagara Falls so impressive is the amount of water flowing over. […]

The answer is the NORAD North Bay Underground Complex, Ontario Canada. The Norad North Bay Underground Complex is the most extraordinary military installation ever built in Canada. Does Canada have underground bases? The underground military complex at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay was built during the Cold War to withstand the blast from a nuclear bomb. […]

Australia is the planet’s sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, the USA, and Brazil. At 7 692 024 km2, it accounts for just five percent of the world’s land area of 149 450 000 km2, and although it is the smallest continental land mass, it is the world’s largest island. Is Australia richer than […]

Canada’s used nuclear fuel is currently safely managed in facilities licensed for interim storage. These facilities are located at nuclear reactor sites in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick, and at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s sites in Manitoba and Chalk River Laboratories in Ontario. What does Ontario do with its nuclear waste? Some of the […]

Canada has the world’s largest deposits of high-grade uranium with grades of up to 20% uranium, which is 100 times greater than the world average. Which country is richest in uranium? World Nuclear Association (2018) Rank Country/Region Percentage of World Production (2018) World 100.00% 1 Kazakhstan 40.57% 2 Canada 13.09% 3 Australia 12.18% Does Canada […]

Canada’s assistance to Ukraine Since January 2014, we have committed more than $890 million in multi-faceted support to Ukraine, using a range of instruments. These instruments include: development, humanitarian and financial assistance. How much money Canada has given to Ukraine? “Canada’s commitment to providing Ukraine with comprehensive military aid is unwavering. With today’s announcement, Canada […]

Medications that are commonly used to treat anxiety problems include antidepressants and benzodiazepines. They can be prescribed by your doctor or a psychiatrist. Can family doctors prescribe antidepressants in Canada? They are also your first step in navigating the mental health system. Family doctors can diagnose depression, prescribe medication and refer you to specialized services. […]

Seven smaller reactors are used for research and to produce radiopharmaceuticals for use in nuclear medicine. All currently operating Canadian nuclear reactors are a type of pressurized heavy-water reactor (PHWR) of domestic design, the CANDU reactor. Generation. Canada 2010 %Total 14.5% 2015 TWh 95.6 %Total 16.6% Does Canada build nuclear reactors? In 2019, 75% of […]