Category: Canada

New Zealand is 19 hours ahead of the center of Canada. Is New Zealand always 13 hours ahead? Daylight savings time in New Zealand – the easy version In April the time difference is 12 hours. In May, June, July, August and September the time difference is 11 hours. In October the time difference is […]

As always, open work permit holders can change employers at any time while their work permit is valid. Can I transfer my work permit to another company? To apply for a new Work Permit for the transfer: Follow the general Work Permit application process. An SMS or email will be sent to the existing employer. […]

9. (1) Any Canadian citizen may be appointed as a Companion, Officer or Member. (2) In addition to any Governor General and his or her spouse and any former Governor General and that former Governor General’s spouse, a member of the Royal Family may be appointed as an extraordinary Companion, Officer or Member. What is […]

Chinese Canadians are one of the largest ethnic groups in the country. In the 2016 census, 1.8 million people reported being of Chinese origin. Chinese Canadians. Published Online May 22, 2019 Last Edited May 22, 2019 How many Chinese are in Canada 2022? Of the 20 most commonly reported ethnic and cultural origins in the […]

There are estimates that over the 200 years of Canadian slavery, between 4,000 and 8,000 Africans and Indigenous people (known as “panis”) were held in bondage. Even at the height of slavery in Montreal, slaves constituted only 0.01 per cent of the population. Were there any slaves in Canada? Between c. 1629 and 1834, there […]

The refugee board accepted 85.5 per cent of Sri Lankans claiming refugee status in Canada during the first six months of 2010 — a rate that is on the high end among countries. Most accepted (2010) Country Acceptance rate Uganda 89.7% Burundi 87.2% Afghanistan 85.5% Sri Lanka 85.5% How many Sri Lankan refugees are in […]

All individuals who make outstanding contributions to their field of endeavour are eligible for appointment to the Order of Canada. Why not nominate someone today? Anyone can do it, and there is no deadline for submissions. Can a non Canadian receive the Order of Canada? Honorary. A non-Canadian can be considered for membership in all […]

Students from Sri Lanka who have studied at least for two years at an accredited college or university on a full-time basis are eligible to apply for permanent residency via the CEC Visa program. Sri Lankan students are welcomed to Canada. How can I go to Canada from study in Sri Lanka? Admission Requirements to […]

Governor in Council (GIC) appointments are those made by the Governor in Council—the Governor General acting on the advice of Cabinet. An Order in Council is the legal instrument, which, when signed by the Governor General, formalizes an appointment. What is a Governor in Council order? Order-in-Council: Are notices of an administrative decision made by […]

Sri Lanka to Canada flight duration breakdown The average flight time from Sri Lanka to Canada is 15 hours 41 minutes. How many hours is Colombo to Canada? Between Colombo and Toronto, 8 airlines are operational. In a week, around 26 flights travel from Colombo to Toronto. The travel duration between these cities in a […]