Category: Canada

What Is Considered Public Land In Canada?

” “public lands” means lands belonging to Her Majesty in right of Canada and includes lands of which the Government of Canada has power to dispose.” What is an example of public land? Iconic locations like Yosemite and Yellowstone attract visitors from all over the world, but our public lands are so much more than […]

When Did Housing Market Crash In Canada?

The housing market crash of 2008 shows us how badly a problem in the housing market can damage the rest of the economy, compounding the problems. Canada’s heavy mortgage debt loads and dependence on real estate makes our economy more fragile. When was the last housing market crash in Canada? The last time all these […]

Who Owns Right At Home Canada?

During his years working as a hospital administrator, our founder Allen Hager watched many patients, especially seniors, leave the hospital and return home. But they did not necessarily return to health. Allen found that, once at home, a lot of his former patients were unable to care for themselves. Who owns Right at Home franchise? […]

How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Forest In Canada?

Forest prices range from 2,000 to 6,000 Canadian dollars/hectare, depending on how close the big cities and river are. Can you own a forest in Canada? The majority of Canada’s forest land, about 94%, is publicly owned and managed by provincial, territorial and federal governments. Only 6% of Canada’s forest lands is privately owned. Can […]

Can You Fight Expropriation Canada?

If you want to oppose expropriation, a hearing may be held on request to determine if the taking of your land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary. This hearing does not deal with compensation and is limited to whether it is necessary for the expropriating authority to acquire the land. Is expropriation permitted in Canada? […]

How Does Zoning Work Canada?

Plans are made by the municipality, and the land area is divided into zones, each zone being set apart for certain defined uses. Plans are based on geographic features and existing development such as harbours, railways, highways, buildings and land use. Are there zoning laws in Canada? In Canada, land use planning is governed by […]