Author: Muriel Schmidt

about 21,000 years ago. Ron Blakey, Professor Emeritus NAU Geology). The last glacial period in Canada peaked about 21,000 years ago, at which time almost all of Canada was covered by ice. Ice retreated slowly at first, with the ice sheets still present in the northern United States 14,500 years ago. When was the last […]

With some planning, you can retire at 60 with $500k. Keep in mind, however, that your lifestyle will significantly affect how long your savings will last. If you’re content to live modestly and don’t plan on significant life changes (like travel or starting a business), you can make your $500k last much longer. How much […]

Canadian law recognizes 3 types of culpable homicide: murder (1st and 2nd degree), manslaughter and infanticide. What is the difference between 1st 2nd and 3rd degree murders? First-degree murder is the most serious homicide crime and is always premeditated and carried out with intent. Second-degree murder is carried out with intent but with no premeditation. […]

During the First World War, the Canadian Red Ensign became a popular patriotic emblem. The Canadian Red Ensign was unofficially used on land and sea as Canada’s flag. What is Canada’s war flag? However, the ensign was never formally adopted as a national flag of Canada, with the Union Jack used in that role until […]

In Canada, the Riot Act has been incorporated in a modified form into the Criminal Code, a federal statute. Sections 32 and 33 of the Code deal with the power of police officers to suppress riots. What is the Riot Act Canada? Unlawful Assemblies and Riot s 64 A riot is an unlawful assembly that […]

Absolute or Conditional Discharges A conditional discharge means that the accused will be on probation, with certain conditions, for a period of time. If the accused follows the rules, he or she is treated as if there were no conviction. The accused will not have a criminal record. What is considered a conviction in Canada? […]

A probationary period typically consists of the first three months of a worker’s employment with a new employer. Under Ontario employment law, employers have no termination obligations in terms of notice or pay in lieu thereof during a workers first three months of employment. What is the probation law in Canada? A probation order: cannot […]

Sea ice begins to form along the coast of southern Labrador normally during the second half of December and spreads southward by the end of the month. It continues to expand seaward and spread southward during January. In February of most years, the pack ice drifts off to the southeast. What temperature does water freeze […]

Why does Canada have such a long coastline? Not only does our country border three oceans — the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific oceans — but we also have the shorelines of our 52 455 islands. Some of Canada’s coastline is sandy and warm, while a lot of it is rocky. Why does Canada have the […]

In majority cases UGC approved education is considered. However, different agency assess same qualification differently. e.g. MBBS is recognized by WES & MCC both. However, WES assessment does not allow you to practice in Canada but MCC does. Is UGC degree valid abroad? Yes ofcourse, being an University LPU is UGC recognised and very much […]