Author: Muriel Schmidt

Canadian students were invited to create the official logo for the 150th anniversary of Confederation through a national design contest. The winning design was Ariana Cuvin’s and was chosen from a field of over 300 eligible entries. Who designed the Government of Canada logo? Jim DonoahueOther government departments began to use the logo and, eventually, […]

Canada is the fastest growing G7 country Much of this growth is due to strong immigration levels over the last decade, including business immigration. Is Canada a fast growing country? Canada’s population is growing at the fastest pace in the G7 and ranks seventh in the G20. Is Canada’s population declining or growing? Canada’s population […]

Traveling to other countries while in the United States on a B1 or B2 visa. B-1 or B-2 Visas: During your visit to the United States, you may visit Canada or Mexico for up to 30 days and re-enter the United State, if you re-enter within the timeframe indicated on the Form I-94 that you […]

American couples, different-sex or same-sex, may go to Canada to marry. Canada, like the United States, has no residency requirement for marriage (though it does have a one-year residency requirement for divorce). See http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/marriages.htm for a description of how to marry in Canada. What happens if American marries Canadian? No. Marrying a Canadian citizen doesn’t […]

As of 2021, the RCN operates 12 frigates, four attack submarines, 12 coastal defence vessels, eight patrol class training vessels, two offshore patrol vessels, and several auxiliary vessels. Does Canada have nuke subs? The Canada-class submarine was a proposed class of ten nuclear-powered attack submarines to be built for Canadian Forces Maritime Command (today’s Royal […]

In general, a person is not eligible to become a Canadian citizen if they were convicted of an indictable offence in Canada or any offence under the Citizenship Act in the last four years. You may want to wait and check your eligibility to apply for citizenship when four years have passed since your date […]

The 49th parallel. The 49th parallel dividing the United States from Canada stands today as one of the most successful and long-lasting boundaries. What are the boundaries between Canada and the US? The border between Canada and the United States is the longest international border in the world. The terrestrial boundary (including boundaries in the […]

If you live in Canada and you want to call a friend in United Kingdom, you can try calling them between 1:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time. This will be between 7AM – 11PM their time, since United Kingdom is 6 hours ahead of Canada. What is time in Canada now UK? This Converter […]

Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination. You can apply for a visitor visa online. Can you enter Canada without a visa? For tourist visits to Canada of less than 180 days, U.S. […]

The short answer is “No!” A Canadian driving a car licensed in the U.S. into Canada raises every red flag known to a border guard. If you do want to bring a car back, you must “import” it and pay taxes and fees. Can I drive my US plated car into Canada? Visitors and temporary […]