Category: Canada

Who is considered a federal employee? Employees under federal authority include employees of the federal government, banks, airlines, railways, telecommunications, Aboriginal bands, interprovincial transportation, the post office, and radio and television stations. Who is classified as a federal employee? Federal employees are individuals who work for the federal government. This includes politicians, judges, and heads […]

Canada Post is pleased to offer you a defined benefit pension as part of your total compensation package. Retirement may be the last thing on your mind as you start your career with Canada Post, but your pension benefit is a valuable asset. How much does Canada Post pension pay? For 2022, the maximum monthly […]

In 1867, it became one of the first departments to be formed in the new federal government. An agent Crown corporation since 1981, Canada Post Corporation currently reports to Parliament through the Minister of Public Services and Procurement. It has a single shareholder, the Government of Canada. Is Canada Postal Service federal or provincial? The […]

The average registered nurse salary in Canada is $73,135 per year or $37.51 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $59,756 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $83,168 per year. How do nurses in Canada get paid? In Canada, registered nurses earn an average of $80,122 per year, or $41.09 an hour. New […]

The Creation of Canada Day June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all of Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1. 1879: A federal law makes July 1 a statutory holiday as the “anniversary of Confederation,” which is later called “Dominion Day.” What should Canada Day […]

Canada Post is closed on national, provincial and territorial holidays, with no collection or delivery of mail on those days. What holidays does Canada Post not deliver on? When does Canada Post deliver mail? Canada Post delivers mail from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Canada Post does not deliver on Saturday, […]

Library and Archives Canada, PA-176696) Every year, Nov. 5 to 11 is Veterans’ Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of our veterans. What month is Military Appreciation Month in Canada? May, marked officially as Military Appreciation Month, is a special month for both those in and out of the […]

In Canada, Remembrance Day events are similar to those of Veterans Day in the U.S. On November 11, official national ceremonies are held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa and there are local celebrations in cities throughout the country. What Canadian holidays honor veterans? Remembrance DayThe first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, […]

In 2021, Canada’s military expenditure totalled approximately $26.4 billion, or around 1.3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Canadian Armed Forces Service branches Canadian Army Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Navy Headquarters National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario Does Canada have a strong army? The Canadian Armed Forces is comprised of approximately 68,000 […]

Indigenous recruits joined up for a variety of reasons, from seeking employment or adventure to wanting to uphold a tradition that had seen their ancestors fight alongside the British in earlier military efforts like the War of 1812 and the South African War. Why did indigenous people fight for Canada? For many of the more […]