Author: Muriel Schmidt

Canada qualify for first World Cup in 36 years after beating Jamaica to book Qatar 2022 place. Canada have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and will appear at the finals for the first time in 36 years. Will Canada qualify for the World Cup if they beat Jamaica? Canada qualifies for 2022 […]

Former Residential School students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada. Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention. What is required for reconciliation […]

The framework is built on four main pillars: prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. What are the four elements of emergency preparedness? Four Core Elements of Emergency Preparedness Risk Assessment and Emergency Planning (Include but not limited to): Hazards likely in geographic area. Care-related emergencies. Communication Plan. Complies with Federal and State laws. Policies and Procedures. […]

With a population of 117 million, Mexico has about three times as many people as Canada but a nominal GDP that is similar: US$1.8 trillion for Canada, $1.2 trillion for Mexico. Mexico’s GDP is actually greater in purchasing power parity terms, making it the 11th largest economy in the world by that measure. Which country […]

The TRC’s mandate was to inform all Canadians about what happened in residential schools. The TRC documented the truth of Survivors, their families, communities and anyone personally affected by the residential school experience. What was the main goal of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission? The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) provided those directly or indirectly […]

17 Canadian churches. The 17 Canadian churches are served by 12 clergymen. How many Orthodox Churches are there? Globally, there are 15 self-governing churches among the Eastern Orthodox, while the Oriental Orthodox, including the Copts, Armenians, Ethiopians and Assyrians, have their own churches. Most of the denominations in both groups have institutional churches in the […]

Greek passport holders are required to obtain a Canada Electronic Travel Authority (Canada eTA) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 90 days. If the Greek citizens intend to stay for a longer duration, then they should apply for a relevant Visa depending on their circumstances. Canada eTA is valid for 5 […]

Indian Day Schools operated for over a century, from the 1860s to 1990s. Similarly to residential schools, the purpose of the day schools was to assimilate Indigenous children and erase Indigenous language and culture. Children who attended Indian Day Schools faced verbal, physical, and sexual abuse. What happened in Indian residential schools in Canada? The […]

Canada is known as a tolerant country, but very little research exists on political tolerance in Canada. Is Canada a tolerant country? Land of the free Canada also stood out this year for being the “freest country in the world” with its tolerance of immigrants, minorities, freedom of expression and beliefs. Why is Canada tolerant? […]

Chartered ITA jets Compared to other world leaders, the Pope travels with a relatively modest entourage of about 30 people. Nor does he keep a private jet. Since regular papal visits outside of Italy became a regular affair, the Vatican usually charters a plane for the Pope’s travels. What airport does the Pope use? Air […]