Author: Muriel Schmidt

In the early 19th century, many working people in England were unemployed, and among the upper and middle classes, younger sons and discharged officers emigrated because they were unable to keep up appearances at home. Why do British migrate to Canada? Canada is a desirable place for people to relocate, not least due to its […]

Royal New France. In 1604, the first European settlement north of Florida was established by French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain, first on St. Croix Island (in present-day Maine), then at Port-Royal, in Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia). In 1608 Champlain built a fortress at what is now Québec City. When did Canada […]

Many Italian men came to Canada through American ports and looked for jobs in railway construction (courtesy United Church Archives). Italian Canadians are amongst the earliest Europeans to have visited and settled the country. The steadiest waves of immigration, however, occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries. Why did so many Italians immigrate to Canada? […]

Traders & Missionaries Many of the first Europeans to come to Canada wanted to set up trading networks. In particular, they were after commodities like beaver pelts. The Hudson’s Bay Company was one of the largest trading companies in Canada. When did Europeans go to Canada? Exploration of Canada by Europeans began with the Norse […]

But as Canada’s monarch, Elizabeth, like all other queens before her, did not have any political influence, Bose said. 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. What influence does the Queen have in Canada? The […]

19,062,115 Canadians. In the 2021 Canadian census, 19,062,115 Canadians self-identified as having origins from European countries, forming approximately 52.5% of the total Canadian population. Due to changes in the census format, these totals are not directly comparable with previous censuses. Where do most Europeans live in Canada? Toronto ranks top for Europeans in Canada Despite […]

In the United States, the conflict is known as the French and Indian War. Early in the war, the French (aided by Canadian militia and Indigenous allies) defeated several British attacks and captured a number of British forts. Seven Years’ War. Published Online February 7, 2006 Last Edited March 24, 2021 What led to Canada […]

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was a pivotal battle during the French and Indian War over the fate of New France, influencing the later creation of Canada. How was Canada as a country formed? ​​​​​​​​A federation of colonies in British North America – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario – joined together […]

647 Municipalities have Declared a Climate Emergency in Canada. It’s true that our climate is changing – and we know it is because of human influence. How many cities have Declared a climate emergency? Climate emergency declarations in 2,295 jurisdictions and local governments cover 1 billion citizens. 2,295 jurisdictions in 39 countries have declared a […]

Discrimination and harassment are against the law in Canada. The first step in filing a human rights complaint is telling us what happened, why it happened, and where you were when it happened. How do I file a discrimination lawsuit in Canada? If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you may be able to file […]