Author: Muriel Schmidt

Canada’s legislative process involves all three parts of Parliament: the House of Commons (elected, lower Chamber), the Senate (appointed, upper Chamber), and the Monarch (Head of State, who is represented by the Governor General in Canada). These three parts work together to create new laws. Who makes laws for the province? Both Houses of Parliament, […]

The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2020, developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes and published by the National Research Council of Canada, sets out technical requirements for the design and construction of new buildings, as well as the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing Who enforces building code […]

You can travel with most cannabis accessories, such as bongs or pipes. If you want to travel with a vaporizer you must remove the battery and it can only be in your carry-on luggage. Can I take my bong on a plane? If the TSA sees a pipe or bong in your luggage, you may […]

How does the work of the Agency differ from the work of Health Canada? The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is part of Canada’s Health Portfolio, which includes Health Canada, and the two organizations collaborate closely. The Health Portfolio is headed by the Minister of Health. What is Health Canada also known as? Public […]

You must visit a ServiceOntario centre to replace an unexpired photo health card if your name or address has changed. If your name and address has not changed, you can replace an unexpired lost, stolen or damaged photo health card by calling ServiceOntario at 1-800-664-8988 . How much does it cost to get a new […]

Canada’s national health-insurance program (also called medicare) is designed to ensure that every resident of Canada receives medical care and hospital treatment, the cost of which is paid through general taxes or through compulsory health-insurance premiums. What is considered a health policy? The term “healthcare policy” refers to the decisions, goals, and actions that determine […]

The Constitution says that the Charter takes priority over all other legislation in Canada because it is part of the “supreme law of Canada.” It applies to all government action, meaning to the provincial legislatures and Parliament, and to everything done under their authority. Which law in Canada has precedence over all other laws and […]

Old clothes, shoes, blankets, and curtains don’t belong in the Blue Bin. They can get caught in sorting machines, damage equipment and cause workplace injuries at the recycling facility. Instead, donate items that are in good condition to not-for-profit agencies or drop them off for reuse at Community Environment Days. How do I dispose of […]

Services and information Agriculture, food, forestry and fishing regulations. Nuclear, oil and gas, and mining regulations. Broadcasting and telecommunications regulations. Drug and health product regulations. Cultural trade and investment. Textiles regulations. Financial services regulations. Trade regulations. Which industries are regulated? Finance and insurance, transportation, and manufacturing remain the most regulated industries in the U.S. on […]

Halifax — Food prices in Canada are going up — again. Canada’s Food Price Report 2022 forecasts an overall food price increase of 5% to 7% for the coming year, the highest predicted increase in food prices since the inception of the report twelve years ago. Will food prices go down in 2023 Canada? Unfortunately, […]