Author: Muriel Schmidt

When Did Canada Mandate Seatbelts?

Since Ontario’s seatbelt law first came into effect in 1976, the number of people killed and injured in motor vehicle collisions has steadily dropped and it is estimated that seatbelt use has saved over 8,000 lives. Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt in Canada? Legal requirements All motor vehicle drivers and passengers in Ontario […]

Who Was In Power In Canada In 1962?

1962 Canadian federal election Leader John Diefenbaker Lester B. Pearson Party Progressive Conservative Liberal Leader since December 14, 1956 January 16, 1958 Leader’s seat Prince Albert Algoma East Last election 208 seats, 53.66% 48 seats, 33.40% What was happening in 1962 in Canada? September 29 – Alouette 1, Canada’s first satellite, is launched. October 25-November […]

Who Were The Premiers Of Canada In 1982?

Premiers Premier of Alberta – Peter Lougheed. Premier of British Columbia – Bill Bennett. Premier of Manitoba – Howard Pawley. Premier of New Brunswick – Richard Hatfield. Premier of Newfoundland – Brian Peckford. Premier of Nova Scotia – John Buchanan. Premier of Ontario – Bill Davis. Who was in power in 1983 Canada? It was […]

What Happened In 1774 Canada?

A few years later Parliament passed the Quebec Act of 1774, granting emancipation for the Catholic, French-speaking settlers of the province. The act repealed the loyalty oath and reinstated French civil law in combination with British criminal law. Why was the Quebec Act of 1774 important? The Quebec Act allowed French Catholics to obtain good […]

Does Canada Have 3 Phase Power?

The primary difference between U.S. and Canadian industry is three-phase equipment motor supply voltages. A common voltage in American industry is 480 VAC 3-phase. The more common voltage in Canada is 600 VAC 3-phase. What countries have 3-phase power? Three-phase electric power (industrial applications only) Country Three-phase voltage (volts) Frequency (hertz) Algeria 400 V 50 […]

Where Do Serbs Live In Canada?

The major centre of Serbian settlement in Canada is Toronto, which is home to 19,375 Serbs in the city proper and 33,055 in the CMA. Other Serbian strongholds include London, Kitchener, Oakville, and Regina. Niagara Falls has the highest per capita Serbian population of any Canadian city. How many Serbian people are in Canada? There […]