Category: Canada

Canada Day is the national holiday of Canada. It falls on July 1. On that day in 1867 Canada became a country. In 1867 four of Great Britain’s North American colonies joined together as a new country. What is Canada Day for children? About National Child Day Canada has declared November 20th as National Child […]

The lack of binding water quality regulations coupled with erratic funding, insufficient infrastructure and degraded water sources have led to systemic problems with drinking water on reserves. What is causing the water crisis in Canada? The climate crisis is becoming a water crisis, and last year was one of the most disastrous years in Canadian […]

Canada is blessed with many lakes, rivers, and streams and has an abundance of water for its small population size. However, 60 per cent of Canada’s water flows northward, making it unavailable to southern Canada, where the majority of the country’s population lives. What factors contribute to Canada’s water footprint? Multiple factors influence the amount […]

July 1, 2013. The new fee structure took effect on July 1, 2013, when the 10-year ePassport was made available to all Canadian adults. When did Canada introduce the 10 year passport? 1 July 2013Canada began issuing biometric passports, also known as electronic passports or e-passports, to Canadian citizens on 1 July 2013.Canadian passport. Canadian […]

The day-to-day responsibility of providing safe drinking water to the public generally rests with the provinces and territories, while municipalities usually oversee the day to day operations of the treatment facilities. Health Canada’s Water and Air Quality Bureau plays a leadership role in science and research. Who governs water in Canada? In Canada, the responsibility […]

The act allowed for the development of federal regulations to ensure access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water and effective treatment of wastewater on First Nation lands. What does the Canada Water Act do? The Canada Water Act, proclaimed on September 30, 1970, provides the framework for cooperation with the provinces and territories in […]

Despite this growth in demand, the quantity of emissions of many air pollutants has generally decreased in Canada in the past two decades. Is air quality getting worse in Canada? Canada’s air quality has improved significantly over the last several decades as our air pollutant emissions continue to decline. Our air is consistently ranked among […]

Freshwater area Rank Name and flag Water area (mi²) 1 Québec 68,313 2 Northwest Territories 62,944 3 Ontario 61,258 4 Nunavut 60,649 Where is the most fresh water in Canada? The Great LakesThe Great Lakes, which are shared between Canada and the United States, are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world and […]

the Powell River. The shortest river in Canada, and the second shortest in the world, is the Powell River in B.C at only 500 metres long. The Mackenzie River is the longest river in Canada at 4,241 km long and feeding more than 50,000 lakes. What is the shortest river in the United States? the […]

Saving energy at home Buy energy efficient products. Tips from Natural Resources Canada. Make your home more energy efficient. Reduce the use of your gas lawnmower, particularly during air quality advisories in the summer – try a push mower, or a newer more efficient gas mower. Improve the use of energy in your home. What […]