Author: Muriel Schmidt

Heavy snowfalls are most common in British Columbia, the Atlantic provinces, southern and eastern Quebec and areas around the Great Lakes. Freezing rain can occur pretty much anywhere in the country, but is particularly common in Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. Where is freezing rain most common? Except for extreme southern portions of the […]

As early as 1605, the French Acadians built dikes in the Maritimes for wheat, flax, vegetables, pasturage and marshland farming. Who was the first farmer in Canada? 1575 – 25 January 1627) is widely considered the first European apothecary in the region that would later become Canada, as well as the first European to farm […]

Data from the 2021 Census of Agriculture revealed that the agriculture sector continues to play an important role in the Canadian economy and society, with 189,874 farms, 262,455 farm operators and 242,052 paid employees. What type of farming is in Canada? Major field crops grown in Canada include wheat, canola, barley, corn and soybeans. Other […]

The goal of reducing fertilizer emissions in Canada was first pitched in a government plan in later 2020, part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across the Canadian economy by 2050. Why is the government reducing fertilizer? Farmers use a lot of it — particularly in Canada — and it’s impacting […]

The Plains region of Canada is an area of a variety of interesting landforms. Sometimes called “Canada’s breadbasket” it is known as one of the richest grain-producing regions in the world supplying us with a lot of our food. What landform region is Canada’s breadbasket? In Canada, a major grain-growing area is called the Canadian […]

Importance of a LOI A letter of intent alerts the hiring managers and employers with details about your qualifications and skills to be considered for a suitable position. What is letter of intent for Canada? A Letter of Intent, also known as an LOI or letter of interest, is a non-binding document that specifies one […]

Resolving the loss of Canada PR status However, consider one of the following options: Resolving the inadmissibility problem. Filing an appeal with the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) Applying for immigration from scratch (e.g. through spousal sponsorship or economic immigration) What happens if you lose your PR? If you do not carry your PR card or […]

two weeks. Resigning Properly Unless there’s an employment contract in force that states the amount of notice to be provided, Canadian common law requires that “reasonable notice” be offered by the employee when they resign. It’s normal (but not a legal requirement) to give two weeks of notice. What is the legal notice period for […]

Only newcomers with permanent resident (PR) status in Canada can get a mortgage. If you are a non-permanent residence, you must have a work permit that legally allows you to work in Canada. Can you get a mortgage without PR Canada? Yes, foreigners and non-residents can get a mortgage to purchase a home in Canada. […]