Category: Canada

4,700 miles. From east to west it stretches almost 4,700 miles (7,560 kilometers) across six time zones. It is the second largest country in the world, but it has only one-half of one percent of the world’s population. How long is Canada from one side to the other? Longest distance from east to west: 5,514 […]

The main issues concerning forest management are depletion due to natural causes (fires and infestations) or human activity (clear-cutting, burning, land conversion), and monitoring of health and growth for effective commercial exploitation and conservation. What is the biggest threat to Canadian forests? A changing climate will affect Canada’s forests in a range of complex ways. […]

The majority of deforestation in Canada is due to the agricultural industry, accounting for 41 percent of all causes. Resource extraction, such as mining and oil drilling, comes in at a close second of 37 percent. As of 2010, 18,900 hectares of forested land was repurposed for agricultural use. What caused deforestation in Canada? Resource […]

Canadian homes use wood, brick, stone and cement bricks. Are houses in Canada made of wood? Among the family of wooden houses, Canadian houses are not pre-manufactured: they last longer than a traditional home and require less maintenance. Canadian houses are built quickly and are 30% cheaper than traditional concrete and brick homes. Why do […]

$55,513 per year. The average logging salary in Canada is $55,513 per year or $28.47 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $47,775 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $72,150 per year. How much does a lumberjack make in Canada? The national average salary for a Lumberjack is $57,131 in Canada. Filter by […]

Owner-occupied home: 20% down payment is the minimum to avoid the CMHC premium (as much as 4% if less than 20% is applied). Rental property: For most lenders, 20% is the minimum down payment on a rental. Second-home: A second home for recreation, family or other purposes can be bought with as little as 5% […]

Drug Testing in Canada It is so common that it is almost an expectation during the pre-employment process. In fact, the United States is the only country in the world where drug testing is used to a significant degree, according to the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Can employers ask for drug test in Canada? Employers […]

Go for something built from about 1960–1969. It shouldn’t be hard, although it limits the neighbourhoods you will be living in. A house that old will put you in an “inner suburb”, so fairly close to the city center but you will still need a car. Houses up to about 1960 generally weren’t built as […]

The policy does not provide for random drug testing, Gray said, but officers will continue to be assessed for fitness for duty by supervisors in a similar manner to alcohol and tested for cannabis if there is “reasonable suspicion” or in a post-incident scenario. Can you join the RCMP if you have done drugs? If […]

Every truck driver must comply to a drug test. Truck drivers are required to pass this test in order to be able to drive a commercial truck. This blog post mentions the details you need to know about drug testing and becoming a commercial truck driver in Canada. Do truck drivers have to pass a […]