Author: Muriel Schmidt

How Do I Talk To A Therapist In Canada?

You can talk to a mental health professional one on one. Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to: 686868 for youth. 741741 for adults. How do you get referred to a therapist in Canada? Talk to your family doctor. They are a great resource and can link you to other professionals, if needed. Connect with community […]

Who Brought Black History Month To Canada?

In February 2008, Senator Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate, introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month. It received unanimous approval and was adopted on March 4, 2008. Why do we celebrate Black History Month in Canada? The month provides an opportunity to […]

Is Annamalai University Distance Degree Valid In Canada?

No, distance education degree from Annamalai University isn’t valid to go study abroad. Is distance education degree valid in Canada? Unfortunately no. Every university has a different eligibility requirement. So it is best if you check with individual universities before you apply for them. Also, some universities may accept open university students for certain courses, […]

How Are Unions Formed In Canada?

Regardless of which law applies to your workplace, the basic steps of forming a union are similar. Step 1: Contact CUPW to work with an organizing expert. Step 2: Workers sign CUPW membership cards. Step 3: The cards are submitted to the provincial or federal labour board with the union’s application for certification. How are […]

What Is Union Density Canada?

Union density represents the number of private and public sector unionized workers in Canada. Why is union density higher in Canada? The presence of certification without a vote, union security provisions that favour unions (either through mandatory membership or dues payments), and a comparatively large public sector are key explanations for why Canada’s unionization rate […]

Where Did Unionism Come From In Canada?

Developments in Great Britain and the United States greatly influenced Canadian trade unions. Immigrant workers from Great Britain were instrumental in establishing early unions in Canada and much of the early legal history and legislation was taken from Great Britain. How did unions start in Canada? Prior to this movement, the workday was unregulated, and […]

Where Did Irish And Scottish Settle In Canada?

The first significant number of Canadian settlers to arrive from Ireland were Protestants from predominantly Ulster and largely of Scottish descent who settled in the mainly central Nova Scotia in the 1760s. Where did most Scottish immigrants settle in Canada? Prince Edward Island has the highest population of Scottish descendants at 41%. The Scots-Irish Canadians […]

Where Do Most Hispanic Live In Canada?

Geographical extent. Most Mexican-Canadian settlement concentrations are found in Canada’s metropolitan areas, with the highest concentrations in Greater Toronto and Quebec, also in other provinces of Canada such as British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. Where do most Spanish people live in Canada? Spanish Canadians who hold Spanish Citizenship from Spain are mostly concentrated in Edmonton, […]