Author: Muriel Schmidt

The plots have space for one human and two pets. For those who opt for cremation can also be buried along with their pet’s ashes. In some cases, the cherished pet passes first, so the living owner pre-arranges their own burial in a plot that will accommodate the deceased pet. Can you be buried with […]

Canada’s mining industry Alberta. British Columbia. Manitoba. Mining in New Brunswick. Newfoundland and Labrador. Mining in the Northwest Territories. Nova Scotia. What can I mine in Canada? Canada’s mining industry is the leading global producer of potash and is ranked among the top five producers of aluminum, cobalt, diamonds, fluorspar, gemstones, gold, indium, niobium, palladium, […]

In Canada, the law requires that a body be either buried in an approved cemetery or cremated. Can I be buried in my backyard Canada? Can I Be Buried On My Land In Canada? Being buried on your land is permitted throughout most of Canada. You are not required to use the services of a […]

Scattering Cremated Remains In Canada there are no federal laws associated with the scattering of cremated remains. Scattering is generally permitted on any Crown land and waterways and a permit may not be required. It is important to keep in mind that you can do so generally, within regulation and with permission. Is it illegal […]

For an outhouse or a composting toilet, a permit is required from the Ministry but not the applicable septic authority. Can I put a composting toilet on my land? Your composting waste (solid waste), if it is linked to a household, can be used on your own land without issue. If it is linked to […]

With more than 14.7 million residents, Ontario is the largest province in Canada and one of the most costly. Ontario has the highest housing cost compared to Canada’s national average, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), where 48% of Ontarians reside. Which Canadian province has the most expensive real estate? British ColumbiaBritish Columbia is […]

Being buried on your land is permitted throughout most of Canada. You are not required to use the services of a funeral home. However, keep in mind that Canadian burial laws differ in each province. For example, under the current New Brunswick burial laws and regulations, burial on one’s property is permitted. Can I be […]

Coal industry In Canada, many parts of the nation have abundant low-cost, domestic coal, while other regions have easy access to an international supply. The Canadian coal industry produces coal for use in metallurgical applications (e.g., coking or steelmaking) and thermal applications (e.g., electricity generation). How big is coal industry in Canada? The coal industry […]

A green burial is another option which is more environmentally friendly. It is also a less expensive alternative to cremation or burial in a coffin, growing in popularity in Canada in recent years. A municipality in Alberta, Lethbridge, is the first to allow green burials in public cemeteries. Where can you have a green burial […]

Rideau Hall has played a prominent historical and constitutional role in Canada since Confederation. For more than 150 years, this heritage site has been the official residence of Canada’s governors general. Where do governor generals live? The Governor-General has two official residences – Government House in Canberra and Admiralty House in Sydney. Both properties date […]