Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Is Solitary Confinement Called In Canada?

segregation. In Ontario, segregation (the term used by the government for solitary confinement) is often imposed on the most vulnerable members of the incarcerated population. Does Canada have solitary confinement? Officially, solitary confinement has been abolished in Canadian prisons, but two researchers say some prisoners still experience what amounts to torture while in isolation, and […]

Does Canada Use Recycled Water?

Water recycling means treating water and returning it back into the same process. Industrial water recycling is fairly common in Canada with many industries recirculating cooling water and boiler feed. Which country has the best water recycling system? Israel is the world leader in wastewater recycling. Nearly 90% of wastewater in Israel is treated for […]

Where Do Most Brazilians Live In Canada?

Over 50% of Brazilians in Canada live in Ontario, while 26% reside in Quebec, and 13% in British Columbia. Where do most Brazilian immigrants live? Statistics Brazilian Diaspora per Consulate in 2020 Place Consulate Population 1 Boston 360,000 2 New York City 450,000 3 Miami 410,000 How many Brazilians live in Canada? Today there is […]

Can Americans Go To Grad School In Canada?

There are two important requirements for international students applying to study in Canada: language proficiency and sufficient finances. Both English and French are spoken in Canada, with the latter being the official language throughout the Québec province, and Canadian universities offer courses in both tongues. Is it possible for an American to go to college […]

Who Were The Enemy Aliens In Canada?

“Enemy alien” was the term used to describe citizens of states legally at war with the British Empire, and who resided in Canada during the war. These included immigrants from the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. Who were considered enemy aliens? During times of war, all natives, citizens, denizens, or […]

Why Is Canada A Dominion?

The term Dominion — that which is mastered or ruled — was used by the British to describe their colonies or territorial possessions. It was used for centuries before the word was formally applied to the new nation of Canada. For example, Britain’s American colonies were often referred to as the Dominion of New England. […]

What Is Workplace Violence Canada?

The CFNU defines Workplace Violence as physical or non-physical violence which includes the threatened, attempted or actual work-related incident of physical force or psychological abuse which can result in physical, emotional and sexual injury, harm, or trauma. What is workplace violence is defined as? Workplace violence is the act or threat of violence, ranging from […]