Author: Muriel Schmidt

As a part of NBA’s expansion to Canada, initially two teams were introduced, one in Vancouver and one in Toronto. The Vancouver Grizzlies relocated to Memphis and this was a business decision. The Toronto Raptors continue to be a part of the NBA. Why are there Canadian teams in American sports? Because Canada is part […]

52.22 percent. The latest value from 2021 is 52.22 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 186 countries is 58.64 percent. What is Canada’s current dependency load? Canada’s age dependency ratio for the dependent population was: 48.8% reported in 2019 (most recent observation).Filter: Age Dependency Ratio: All Countries Latest Data (%) Canada […]

National Statistics There were 57,233 children reported missing that year. In 2021, there were 28, 033 reports of missing children in Canada as reported by the RCMP using numbers provided by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). How many kids go missing in Canada a year? In Canada, more than 50,000 children are reported missing […]

Canada isn’t the only country to have Amber Alerts. The emergency broadcast system is used in many European and Asian countries, as well as in the US, where it originated. On January 13, 1996, 9-year-old Amber Rene Hagerman was abducted in Arlington, Texas. Are AMBER alerts Canada wide? For example, and AMBER Alert may be […]

The system, named in remembrance of Amber Hagerman, was initially a voluntary partnership between law enforcement agencies and media broadcasters to send out emergency alerts to the public when a child was abducted and believed to be in imminent danger. Why is AMBER Alert in Canada? An AMBER Alert will only be activated if: police […]

In terms of delivery times, Canada post estimates 6-10 business days for international shipping using air delivery and 4-12 weeks using surface delivery. If you’d like to see the destination listing for Pakistan, including import restrictions, click here. How long does it take to ship something from Canada to Pakistan? How much time does it […]

Eligibility requirements for a Canada Visit Visa A valid passport. Proof of good health. No criminal history or immigration-related convictions. Proof that you intend on returning to your home country (stating you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family) Proof of funds to sustain you during your stay. How to apply […]

Over 100,000 “home children” were sent from the U.K. to Canada to work as labourers, from 1869 through to the 1940s. Why did UK send children to Canada? They were sent to places like Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in the belief that these children would have more opportunities there. More than 100,000 […]

In Canada, AMBER Alert programs are provincially operated. While most provinces have AMBER Alert committees, only law enforcement can issue an AMBER Alert. AMBER Alerts are sent out through the Alert Ready emergency alert system, reaching Canadians through a number of mediums (e.g., cell phone, television, radio). Does Canada have an Amber Alert system? Canada […]

Air Canada was the first foreign carrier to land in New Orleans delivering water and supplies and lifting victims to safety. How did the Canadian government help with Hurricane Katrina? The Public Health Agency of Canada sent blankets, gloves, gowns, batteries, needles, surgical dressings, bandages, tongue depressors and other supplies from its emergency stockpile. Three […]