He’s a Canadian economist at the University of Québec at Montreal who applauds the universal, low-fee child care program. Since its creation two decades ago, the program has become a model for the rest of the world. Families there pay about $6 per day. The total cost to Québec province: $1.52 billion. Is there universal […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Does Travel Insurance Cover Birth In Canada?
With most Canadian travel insurance policies, including those offered by Allianz Global Assistance, the mother would be covered for medical treatment related to delivery, before the 31-week mark. Does travel insurance cover pregnancy in Canada? There is no specific travel insurance for expecting mothers. Travel health insurance covers you in the event there is a […]
Where Is The Biggest Lcbo In Canada?
The LCBO has opened its newest flagship store in Toronto’s waterfront district, featuring over 4,000 products and the largest Vintages wines selection in the network. Where is the largest LCBO? Life just got a little more intoxicating for Torontonians with the opening of LCBO’s colossal new lakefront flagship store at 100 Queens Quay East. The […]
Which Wine Region In Ontario Is Also The Most Southern Point In All Of Canada?
The Lake Erie North Shore and Pelee Island wine region is Canada’s southernmost spot and features over 10 unique vineyards. Four hours outside of Toronto, this area is known for its warm sun and crisp breezes, which provide the ideal growing conditions for a variety of grapes. Which is the most southern wine region? Central […]
Where Does Canada Get Its Glass From?
Where does Canada import Glass and glassware from? Top trading partners (import of “Glass and glassware”) of Canada in 2021: USA with a share of 56% (1.53 billion US$) China with a share of 23% (646 million US$) Does Canada import Glass? Canada Imports of Glass and glassware was US$2.72 Billion during 2021, according to […]
Does Canada Export Wine To The Us?
Global market In 2017, Canadian wineries exported 2.1 million litres of wine (valued at C$39.6 million), and constitutes 0.1 per cent of global exports. The largest export markets for Canadian wine are China, the United States, South Korea, the Netherlands, and Japan. Why isn t Canadian wine exported? Production costs are high in Canada, which […]
Is Canada Famous For Ice Wine?
In contrast to most other wine-producing regions, Canada, particularly the Niagara Peninsula, consistently undergoes freezing in winter and has become the world’s largest ice wine producer. As a result, Canada produces a greater volume of ice wine than all other countries combined. Is ice wine a Canadian thing? Icewine – or ‘Eiswein’ – is a […]
Does Canada Have A Higher Obesity Rate Than America?
Canada has a significantly lower rate of obesity than does the US, a new US government study has shown. More than a third of Americans are obese, compared to about a quarter of Canadians, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has concluded. Where does Canada rank in obesity? Ranking (% obesity by country) # Country […]
How Much Is Duty On A Case Of Beer In Canada?
Regular rates of excise duty on beer packaged in Canada Product Rate effective April 1, 2022 Rate effective April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Beer containing not more than 1.2% absolute ethyl alcohol by volume $2.890 $2.742 Beer containing more than 1.2% but not more than 2.5% absolute ethyl alcohol by volume $17.41 $16.52 […]
Can I Use My Hairdryer In Canada?
Using a hair dryer in Canada If you’re using either a dual voltage hair dryer or your hair dryer is designed to operate using 120 volts and you have the appropriate plug adapter then you should be able to use the hair dryer in Canada. Will my hair dryer work in Canada? If you need […]