Author: Muriel Schmidt

It is not recognised in Canada and has no relevance or significance. Does Canada use ANSI standards? It is not recognised in Canada and has no relevance or significance. Is ANSI the same as CSA? ANSI Standard specifies minimum thickness requirements for spectacle lenses, goggle lenses (basic impact type only), face shields and welding helmet […]

Workplace Health and Safety. Apply. Canadian workers have the right to refuse unsafe work, the right to be informed about hazards in the workplace, and the right to participate in health and safety discussions. Employers must fulfill their obligations to keep workers safe. What is the meaning of workplace safety? Workplace safety refers to the […]

Part III of the Canada Labour Code talks about federal labour standards. These set out the employment conditions for hours of work, payment of wages, leaves, vacation, holidays, and more. These standards apply to employees working in federally regulated businesses. How are Canadian labour laws different from American labour laws? A fundamental difference between Canadian […]

A medical device is any instrument or component used to treat, diagnose or prevent a disease or abnormal physical condition. Medical devices don’t include those used for animals or for veterinary purposes. What qualifies as a medical device? A medical device can be any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, […]

Protecting people, through health and safety is a way that companies can safeguard their vision and mandate, while retaining their employees. Following proper health and safety procedures will help to make your workplace more successful. Why is health and safety so important in the workplace? By protecting your workers, you reduce absences, ensuring that your […]

All organic products are non-GMO! Organic farmers and processors must show that they aren’t using GMOs and that they are protecting their products from contact with prohibited substances – all the way from farm to table. Find more information on GMOs in Canada on the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network website. Is Canada organic non-GMO? Organic […]

Yes, Starburst fruit chews are a gluten free candy and considered safe for those with Celiac’s disease or other gluten-related food allergies. In the United States, most Starburst candies have an ingredient list containing sugar, corn syrup, and hydrogenated palm kernel oil. Are Starburst sweets gluten-free? Starburst Starburst is the ultimate sweet treat and luckily […]

After all, we’re often told that Canada has some 20% of the world’s total freshwater resources. However, less than half of this water — about 7% of the global supply — is “renewable”. Does Canada have more lakes than the entire world combined? Canada has more lake area than any other country in the world, […]

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada. Who regulates the TSX? To ensure effective and independent marketplace integrity, TSX, TSXV and TSXA outsource market surveillance and participant discipline to an independent third party: Investment […]

SEC stands for School Energy Coalition (Canada) Organizations, NGOs, schools, universities, etc. What is the Canadian version of SEC? The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is the umbrella organization of Canada’s provincial and territorial securities regulators whose objective is to improve, coordinate and harmonize regulation of the Canadian capital markets. Does Canada […]