Certain firearms, such as hunting rifles and shotguns, are not prohibited nor restricted. But one must obtain a firearms acquisition certificate to possess them. The law, with minor exceptions, limits the magazine capacity of firearms to five rounds for hunting rifles and shotguns and 10 rounds for handguns. Is there a limit on how many […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Does Canada Depend On China?
Canada and China have a strong history of economic connection and, through its rise to prominence over recent decades, China has become Canada’s second most important national economic partner, after the United States. Does Canada rely on China? Canada-China trade grew steadily over 2021. Canadian exports to China grew at the highest rate seen since […]
What Is Canada’S Largest Service Industry?
Real estate. Real estate is the largest of the service sectors in Canada, when measured by contribution to GDP, and a sector for which there is minimal trade across borders.Average Weekly Wages, 2017. Forestry 1,123 Professional 1,343 Management 1,639 Business Services 789 Education 1,041 What are the main service industries in Canada? Service industries are […]
What Was The First Sport Invented In Canada?
lacrosse. Canada’s official national summer sport, lacrosse, is well loved by athletes across the country. This truly Canadian sport originated within Indigenous communities as a spiritual practice. What was Canada’s first sport? lacrosseOne of the oldest sports in the history of North America as well as the other national sport of Canada, lacrosse was a […]
What 3 Countries Are Canada’S Main Trading Partners?
Canada continues to have strong trading ties to the United States, the European Union and China, its top 3 trading partners. Goods exports to the United States and the European Union grew well, supported by free trade agreements with these partners. What 3 countries does Canada trade with the most? For viewing trade, tariff data […]
Which Modern Game Did Canada Develop?
The modern form of ice hockey began in Canada in the late 19th century, and is widely considered Canada’s national pastime, with high levels of participation by children, men and women at various levels of competition. What game did Canada invent? The Canadian invented sports, lacrosse, basketball, five-pin bowling, ringette, and wheelchair rugby, all exemplify […]
Why Did Filipinos Come To Canada?
Overpopulation, economic and political difficulties in the Philippines caused massive emigration starting in the 1970s. The declaration of martial law in 1972 encouraged even more people to leave. By 1995, more than 220,000 Filipinos had entered Canada as landed immigrants. Why do so many Filipinos come to Canada? Though every country can be different, new […]
What Is The Legal Requirement For A Bedroom In Canada?
Answer: 75 square feet or 65 square feet if there is a closet. Question: In a case where a bedroom window is required in BC, what are the minimum sizes? What constitutes a bedroom in Canada? Bedrooms refers to rooms in a private dwelling that are designed mainly for sleeping purposes even if they are […]
Can A Boy And Girl Share A Bedroom Legally In Canada?
While it’s not illegal for them to share, it’s recommended that children over the age of 10 should have their own bedrooms – even if they’re siblings or step-siblings. We know this isn’t always possible. If kids are sharing, try to have regular conversations with them about how they’re feeling. Can a boy and girl […]
Why Are There So Many South Asians In Canada?
Beginning in the 1960s racial and national restrictions were removed from Canada’s immigration policies resulting in the explosive growth of South Asian community. The South Asian Canadian community grew from just 6,774 in 1961 to 67,925 just ten years later in 1971. Why do South Asians come to Canada? Canadians of South Asian heritage Immigration […]