Author: Muriel Schmidt

$800. What is the bilingualism bonus? The bilingualism bonus is an annual payment of $800 paid to eligible employees with their salary. An eligible employee is one who: occupies a bilingual position; and. Are bilinguals paid more in Canada? Bilingualism pays: Canadians who speak English and French earn more — census Back to video. A […]

Quebec is the only province whose official language is French. The capital city is Quebec City, with a population of 700,000. Quebec is also home to Canada’s second largest city, and the second largest French speaking city in the world, Montreal (3.8 million people). Which parts of Canada speaks French? QuebecQuebec, the only province that […]

The official languages of Canada are English and French, which “have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and Government of Canada,” according to Canada’s constitution. What percent of Canada is bilingual? Between 2011 and 2016, the English–French bilingualism rate rose from 17.5% to […]

16 miles. Pierre and Miquelon, a French possession and the last remnant of France’s once-vast colonial empire in North America, float like rocky lily pads barely 16 miles off the Canadian coastline. What French island is close to Canada? Saint-Pierre and MiquelonSaint-Pierre and Miquelon, officially Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, French Collectivité Territoriale de […]

They came in hopes of gaining some social mobility or sheltering themselves from religious persecution by a republican and secular France. For the most part, they settled in Montreal and Quebec City. Why did the French leave France? To escape political tensions and, mainly during the Reign of Terror, to save their lives, a number […]

Canadian Confederation (French: Confédération canadienne) was the process by which three British North American provinces, the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, were united into one federation called the Dominion of Canada, on July 1, 1867. What are Canada’s 3 provinces? The Entry of Other Provinces and Territories Although they are legally distinct […]

1840: The Act of Union is adopted. Section 41 of the Act bans the French language from Parliament and Courts of the new united Province of Canada. When did French become mandatory in Canada? ​The Official Languages Act (1969) is the federal statute that made English and French the official languages of Canada. It requires […]

At the same time, comparing the cost of living in Italy vs Canada, we see that living expenses in Canada are 24% higher. In fact, Italy is also cheaper than the USA, the Netherlands, and the UK. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Italy? Summary: Family of four estimated monthly costs […]

Canada’s first national park—Banff—is also one of its most scenic, offering stunning views of snowcapped peaks, blue-green lakes, alpine meadows and even some glaciers. It should come as no surprise that this beautiful scenery draws a record number of visitors each year. What’s so special about Banff? The natural beauty of Banff’s surrounding lakes and […]

Canada is a country of immigrants with a lot of opportunities for newcomers. There are many jobs available in Canada for skilled workers. The job market is wide open because of the need for skilled workers across the country. Is Canada a good place to live for immigrants? As Canada’s population ages and fertility rates […]