Author: Muriel Schmidt

In 2021, McDonalds eliminated plastic stir sticks, straws and cutlery in more than 1,400 restaurants across Canada. These items were replaced by wooden alternatives. By eliminating these items, it is estimated that 840 tonnes of plastic are being removed from landfills annually. Are plastic utensils banned in Canada? As of December 20, 2022, the manufacture […]

The Canadian government is banning companies from importing or making plastic bags and Styrofoam takeout containers by the end of this year, their sale by the end of next year and their export by the end of 2025. Where is Styrofoam banned? In Maine, a ban on polystyrene foam went into effect on July 1, […]

Non-restricted Firearms Non-residents can usually bring a non-restricted rifle or shotgun into Canada for approved purposes such as hunting, target shooting, wilderness protection or in-transit movement by a reasonably direct route to another point outside Canada. What weapon is allowed in Canada? Canada has much stricter gun laws than the United States, but Canadians are […]

Canada moves to ban single-use plastic Plastic flexible straws are also included, although there will be exceptions for people with disabilities. Companies will have to stop making and importing bags, food containers, cutlery, stir sticks, and straws by December of 2022. What plastic items will be banned in Canada? As of December 20, 2022, the […]

The Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import, sale and eventually export of 6 categories of single-use plastic (SUP) items. The categories of items are checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics, ring carriers, stir sticks and straws. Where in Canada are plastic straws banned? Quebec CityDuclos was joined by the environment minister, […]

Before your child arrives Deal with outstanding debt. Set up a dedicated savings account to help pay for the costs of having children. Discuss maternity and parental leave options with your spouse or partner. Start looking into child care options and costs. Request a Record of Employment from your employer. How much money should I […]

Here are the basic eligibility requirements to receive the federal maternity leave benefit in Canada: You’ve worked 420* hours in the qualifying period of 52 weeks (*420 is a reduced number implemented due to COVID-19. After September 24, 2022, this number will increase). Can I get maternity leave if I just started a job Canada? […]

Sure you can, once your study permit is approved and you present and are admitted to Canada. Can I study in Canada if I am pregnant? Canadian Immigration authorities state that students are allowed to take a leave of absence for valid reasons as long as it is not more than 150 days. Pregnancy is […]

Once you are a suspect, the police have a job to do, and it is not to assist you. It is to collect evidence against you. Unfortunately, the law in Canada allows the police to lie to you to further their investigation, so do not ask the police what you should do or rely on […]

Cheapest Colleges in Canada for International Students Algonquin College Canada. Bow Valley College Canada. Camosun College Canada. Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology. Georgian College. The college is a publicly-funded institution. Lethbridge College. Loyalist College. Which college in Canada is the cheapest? Cheap universities in Canada University of Regina – tuition fees: 1,715 – […]