Author: Muriel Schmidt

Where Do Most Indians Study In Canada?

Some of the top universities in Canada for students of India are given below: University of Toronto. McGill University. University of British Columbia. University of Alberta. McMaster University. Université de Montréal. Queen’s University. Western University. Which University in Canada has most Indian students? University of Waterloo: Located in Waterloo, Ontario, the University of Waterloo is […]

Does Canada Have Better Colleges?

Among the top 20 best global universities, 15 are in the United States. Canada’s top-ranked university is number 18 on that list. Canada has no equivalent to the Ivy League, or the most prestigious universities in the US. Does Canada have good colleges? Canada is home to some of the world’s top universities. In fact, […]

How Is Canada Different From India?

Both Canada and India are large countries. The population of Canada is less compared to that of India, maybe the equivalent of just 1 out of the 29 odd populous states in India. India has more than 200 languages and dozens of official languages. Canada mostly has only English and French. How is India different […]

When Did Remembrance Day Become A School Holiday In Canada?

In 1970, an act, known as “The Holidays Act”, was passed by Parliament which included, among other holidays, Remembrance Day. Are schools closed in Canada on Remembrance Day? Most municipal services and retailers around the province will be closed on Friday for Remembrance Day. Schools, universities and colleges will also be closed. Some services or […]

Does Canada Mourn When The Queen Dies?

Canada’s federal holiday to mourn the Queen leaves a patchwork of confusion. On Canada’s east and west coasts, schools and government offices will be closed on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral. But in the two most populous provinces, employees will be at work – unless they are federal employees. Does Canada go […]

Is December 24 A Holiday In Canada?

December 24 is not a public holiday in Canada and general post offices, stores and other businesses are open. Is the 24th of December a public holiday? Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday? Even though Christmas Eve falls on Saturday, December 24, 2022, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in […]

Which Days Are Weekend In Canada?

Table Nation or territory Typical hours worked per week Working week Brunei 40 Monday–Thursday and Saturday Burundi 50 Monday–Friday Bulgaria 40 Monday–Friday Canada 40 Monday–Friday Is Friday a weekday or a weekend? A weekday is any day that is not a weekend day. Since the weekend is considered to consist of Saturday and Sunday, the […]