Category: Canada

Does A Notary Have To Be A Lawyer In Canada?

NOTARY PUBLIC As stated above, all practicing lawyers can notarize documents— but that’s not all! Canadian Senators, MLAs, MPs, judges and even students-at-law can act as a notary. Can you notarize without being a lawyer? Notarization it is to certify or attest to a document by a notary public. The 2004 Rules of Notarial Practice […]

Who Runs The Prisons In Canada?

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community. Who is in charge of prisons in Canada? The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC; French: Service correctionnel du Canada), also known as Correctional Service Canada […]

Is Coyote Spray Legal In Canada?

Yes, coyote spray is legal in Canada. There are a few restrictions in place, such as not being able to sell it without a permit, but otherwise it can be used by anyone. Coyote spray is a popular way to deter coyotes from attacking people or pets. Can I carry a coyote spray in Canada? […]

Why Is Unicorn On Canada’S Coat Of Arms?

Canada is still a constitutional monarchy, and so has kept the lion and unicorn. Put simply, the Lion is the symbol of England and the Unicorn is the symbol of Scotland (Yes really), since Canada was founded by the United Kingdom (Personal Union between Scotland and England) We inherited their symbolism. Why does Canada’s coat […]

Who Invented Maple Syrup In Canada?

Maple syrup was invented by the Iroquois people, who are indigenous to northeastern America. They pioneered the tapping technology that drew sap from the maple tree, as well as processing techniques for transforming it into syrup and sugar crystals. Who discovered maple syrup in Canada? Historical sources reveal that, sometime between 1536 and 1542, Jacques […]

What Font Is Used For Canada Logo?

The Canada wordmark uses a modified version of Baskerville. In the wordmark, thinner lines of the original typeface have been thickened. What font is the Canada logo? Helvetica is the official typeface for the Federal Identity Program. This includes typeface designs with minor variations under the names Helvetica, Helvetica Neue and Helvetica Now. What font […]

Who Is The Queen’S Representative In Canada At Both A Federal And At The Provincial Level?

In Canada’s provinces, the monarch in right of each is represented by a lieutenant governor. As territories fall under the federal jurisdiction, they each have a commissioner, rather than a lieutenant governor, who represents the federal Crown-in-Council directly. Who represents the Queen at the federal level and the provincial level? The Lieutenant Governor of B.C. […]