Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Are Indians Considered In Canada?

In Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, “Aboriginal peoples of Canada” includes First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Aboriginal peoples is a legal term encompassing all Indigenous peoples living in Canada. What are Indians referred to in Canada? The Canadian Constitution recognizes 3 groups of Aboriginal peoples: Indians (more commonly referred to as First […]

Why Is Gas So Much More In Canada?

The federal government charges a federal gas tax, them they add their so-called carbon tax, then the province adds their own gas tax then the federal government adds the GST/HST on top of it all – charging taxes on taxes. About 50% (or more depending on the province) of what Canadians pay at the pump […]

What Is Considered A Criminal Offense In Canada?

Acts involving deliberate violence, such as assault, are criminal acts. Activities with unauthorized weapons are also considered offences, such as the possession of firearms with automatic firing capability. And of course, any form of theft or possession of stolen goods is criminal. What are the three types of criminal Offences in Canada? Types of Offences […]

What Shows On A Credit Check Canada?

Your credit report may contain: non-sufficient funds payments, or bad cheques. chequing and savings accounts closed “for cause” due to money owing or fraud committed. credit you use including credit cards, retail or store cards, lines of credit and loans. bankruptcy or a court decision against you that relates to credit. What does a Canadian […]