Category: Canada

How Long Does A Apartment Building Last In Canada?

SDMX Reference period 2016 Type of social and affordable housing assets Apartment building (fewer than five storeys), average expected useful life6 Average years Canada2 (map) All municipalities 42 A All urban municipalities 40 A How long can an apartment building last? Ideally, the average lifespan of any concrete structure is 75-100 years. But, it is […]

Who Owns 90% Of The Land In Canada?

Overview of forest land ownership in Canada A pie chart illustrating: 90% – Public forest land owned by provinces and territories, 4% – Public forest land owned by federal government national parks, Department of National Defence land and Aboriginal land, 6% – Privately owned forest land. Who owns the 9.7% of privately owned land in […]

What Size Butter In Canada?

A block of butter in Canada is the equivalent of 2 cups, 500 mL, 454 g, 1 pound, or 4 sticks. What is the standard size of butter? In the United States, butter is usually produced in 4-ounce sticks, wrapped in waxed or foiled paper and sold four to a one-pound carton. Why is Canadian […]

What Is A Transponder In Canada?

The E-Pass, a transponder (tag), is a small, electronic device that we put on the inside of the vehicle’s windshield. It can be tucked behind the rear-view mirror and is used to calculate and pay the tolls electronically. You don’t need to stop to pay toll. What happens if I use 407 without transponder? Without […]

What To Know Before Buying A Condo Canada?

AFFORDABILITY — HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Know What you Can Afford. If you are presently renting and are looking at purchasing for the first time, here are some important points to consider when assessing what is affordable for you. Down Payment. Mortgage. Fees. Property Tax. Utilities. Special Considerations. Declaration. What do I need to […]

How Do You Spell Tumor In Canada?

Tumour is the favoured spelling throughout the English-speaking world with the exception of the United States, where tumor is standard. Is it tumor or tumour in Canada? 1 Answer. For the noun referring to an abnormal tissue growth, tumor is the preferred spelling in American English. Tumour is the standard spelling outside North America. Canadians […]

What Is Canada’S Current Interest Rate?

The Target Overnight Rate will increase by 0.50 percentage points to 4.25%. This is the highest Bank of Canada overnight rate since early 2008. Canada’s housing market continues to cool as interest rates rise across the country. Quantitative tightening (QT) began on April 25, 2022. What is the interest rate in Canada 2022? Bank of […]