Author: Muriel Schmidt

Deemed the “king of fruits,” apples were first cultivated in Canada by early French settlers, with the first planted trees appearing in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley around 1633. What is Canada’s famous fruit? Blueberries are Canada’s most important fruit crop in terms of farm gate value (almost $274 million in 2020) and acreage (76,968 hectares), […]

What Are the Staple Foods of Canada? Wheat. Most Canadians have a wheat-based diet that includes breads and pastas. Dairy. Dairy products such as milk, cheese and butter are staples of the Canadian diet. Potatoes. Beef. Eggs. What is Canada’s most common food? Learn all about Canada’s most popular dishes Poutine. Bannock. Butter tarts. Montréal-style […]

Agricultural products ($24 billion) In 2019, the primary agricultural imports from the US were prepared food ($2.0 billion), fresh vegetables ($2.0 billion), fresh fruit ($1.5 billion), snack foods ($1.4 billion), and non-alcoholic beverages ($1.0 billion). What does the US export to Canada? In 2021, U.S. exports of goods to Canada totaled US$308.4 billion. The top […]

Fastest Growing Industries in Canada by Revenue Growth (%) in 2022 Concert & Event Promotion in Canada. Campgrounds & Recreational Vehicle Parks in Canada. Scheduled Air Transportation in Canada. Hotels & Motels in Canada. Tour Operators in Canada. Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Canada. Which industries are booming in Canada? These three sectors are […]

Canada Imports from Russia Value Year Meat, fish and seafood preparations $51.86M 2021 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatics invertebrates $43.19M 2021 Aluminum $35.49M 2021 Electrical, electronic equipment $20.36M 2021 What do we import from Russia to Canada? Canada’s top imports from Russia are fertilizers, crude oil, and various metals and minerals. What do Canadians get from […]

10 biggest companies in Canada Magna International Inc . TD Bank. Enbridge. Canadian National Railway. Scotiabank. Brookfield Asset Management. BMO Financial Group. Canadian Pacific. What are the top 3 companies? The Top 10 1Walmart. 2Amazon. 3Apple. 4CVS Health. 5UnitedHealth Group. 6Exxon Mobil. 7Berkshire Hathaway. 8Alphabet. Who is the biggest company in Canada? Royal Bank Of […]

Following the government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s passage of Bill 29 last fall, Canada’s first per litre sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) tax will come into effect on September 1, 2022. What countries have a tax on sugar? Tiers Countries When introduced Tax design Mexico 2014 Volumetric Morocco 2019 Sugar content Nauru 2007 Ad valorem New […]

The rules for taxation at Costco are no different than at any other store. Soft drinks, prepared food, and most household products are taxed. Is there tax on food at Costco in Canada? Sales Tax. In accordance with applicable provincial and federal laws, we are required to charge GST/HST and provincial sales tax. Costco does […]

What to wear in Canada: Packing List for Canada Thermal wear or long johns – Baselayer. Hoodie, sweater or a fleece jacket – Midlayer. Waterproof warm parka or winter coat – Outer layer. Snow pants. Scarves. Gloves. Warm toque. Warm socks. What clothing do I need in Canada? Pack for the Weather You are well […]