Author: Muriel Schmidt

Who Handles Foreign Affairs In Canada?

Global Affairs Canada manages Canada’s diplomatic relations, provides consular services to Canadians, promotes the country’s international trade, and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance. Who is responsible for foreign affairs in Canada? We define, shape and advance Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment. We manage diplomatic relations, promote international trade and […]

Are All Dodge Challengers Made In Canada?

The Dodge Challenger is actually made in Ontario, Canada at Chrysler’s Brampton Assembly Plant. Dodge Chrysler is an American brand, but many of its vehicles aren’t manufactured within the country. Where are Dodge Challengers produced? Ontario, CanadaThe Charger and Challenger are produced at Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly plant in Ontario, Canada. The company says it has […]

Why Do Irish People Move To Canada?

Many Irish have chosen to move to Canada in search of security and a better quality of life. Permanent Residency for Irish foreign nationals can be thought of as ‘tentative Citizenship” because of a few differences between permanent residency and citizenship in Canada. When did Irish people immigrate to Canada? 1.2 million Irish immigrants arrived […]

When Did Europeans Immigrate To Canada?

In 1608, Samuel de Champlain, established a settlement at Donnacona; it would later grow to become Quebec City. The French claimed Canada as their own and 6,000 settlers arrived, settling along the St. Lawrence River and in the Maritimes. When did European immigrants come to Canada? From 1867 to 1914, the Canadian West became home […]

Why Was Queen Elizabeth So Important To Canada?

The queen’s role is to formally appoint the governor-general of Canada, who serves as her representative. At the provincial level, she is represented by the lieutenant governors. Elizabeth appointed 13 different governors general, with the last appointment of Mary May Simon in July 2021. Why was the Queen important to Canada? The Queen held a […]

When Did The Human Rights Act Start In Canada?

1977. 1977 The Canadian Human Rights Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada in 1977, and protects Canadians when they are employed by or receive services from the federal government, First Nations governments, or private companies that are regulated by the federal government (eg., banks, trucking companies, broadcasters, What is the Canadian Human Rights […]