Category: Canada

1.2 million Irish immigrants arrived from 1825 to 1970, and at least half of those in the period from 1831 to 1850. By 1867, they were the second largest ethnic group (after the French), and comprised 24% of Canada’s population. Why did so many Irish immigrants come to Canada? The Great Famine of the late […]

In the United States, the conflict is known as the French and Indian War. Early in the war, the French (aided by Canadian militia and Indigenous allies) defeated several British attacks and captured a number of British forts. Seven Years’ War. Published Online February 7, 2006 Last Edited March 24, 2021 What led to Canada […]

But beyond simply encouraging skilled workers, multiculturalism as a political policy encourages increased minority participation. It puts the onus on government agencies to provide leadership encouraging diversity in their departments and strategize accordingly. How does multiculturalism affect Canada? Through the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, the government encourages Canadians to take pride in their language, religion and […]

They fashioned implements and ornaments from MINERALS and, after the arrival of Europeans, used furs for trading. Since prehistoric times, the inhabitants of what is now Canada used vegetation and animals for food, clothing and shelter. Resource Use. Published Online February 7, 2006 Last Edited December 16, 2013 Why were Europeans interested in Canada? Traders […]

19,062,115 Canadians. In the 2021 Canadian census, 19,062,115 Canadians self-identified as having origins from European countries, forming approximately 52.5% of the total Canadian population. Due to changes in the census format, these totals are not directly comparable with previous censuses. Where do most Europeans live in Canada? Toronto ranks top for Europeans in Canada Despite […]

But as Canada’s monarch, Elizabeth, like all other queens before her, did not have any political influence, Bose said. The queen’s role is to formally appoint the governor-general of Canada, who serves as her representative. At the provincial level, she is represented by the lieutenant governors. What influence does the Queen have in Canada? The […]

Traders & Missionaries Many of the first Europeans to come to Canada wanted to set up trading networks. In particular, they were after commodities like beaver pelts. The Hudson’s Bay Company was one of the largest trading companies in Canada. When did Europeans go to Canada? Exploration of Canada by Europeans began with the Norse […]

If you want to return to Canada before the 5-year ban is up, you will need to apply for an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC). Can I apply for PR if my spouse got 5 year ban? Spouse who has a 5 year ban for Misrepresentation If your spouse received a ban of 5 […]

Many Italian men came to Canada through American ports and looked for jobs in railway construction (courtesy United Church Archives). Italian Canadians are amongst the earliest Europeans to have visited and settled the country. The steadiest waves of immigration, however, occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries. Why did so many Italians immigrate to Canada? […]

Royal New France. In 1604, the first European settlement north of Florida was established by French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain, first on St. Croix Island (in present-day Maine), then at Port-Royal, in Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia). In 1608 Champlain built a fortress at what is now Québec City. When did Canada […]