Category: Canada

You’re protected against unauthorized transactions when you use debit card services in store, at a point-of-sale terminal or at an ATM . You should immediately report any unauthorized transaction to your bank. If you took the necessary steps to protect your PIN , you should get your money back. How do I get my money […]

In the early 19th century, many working people in England were unemployed, and among the upper and middle classes, younger sons and discharged officers emigrated because they were unable to keep up appearances at home. Why do British migrate to Canada? Canada is a desirable place for people to relocate, not least due to its […]

1608. From the late 15th century, French and British expeditions explored, colonized, and fought over various places within North America in what constitutes present-day Canada. The colony of New France was claimed in 1534 with permanent settlements beginning in 1608. When did immigrants start coming to Canada? The first wave began in the late 1800s […]

Ukrainians first came to Canada in the 19th century. The initial influx came as the Canadian government promoted the immigration of farmers (see Agriculture in Canada). Ukrainian Canadians. Article by Frances A. Swyripa Updated by Maude-emmanuelle Lambert, Jessica Poulin What contributions did the Ukrainians make to Canada? Most Ukrainian Canadians were anti-Soviet, yet a minor […]

From 1950-57 the majority of immigrants were white europeans, British, Italian and German citizens at the top of the list. Where did most immigrants come from in the 1950s? Immigration during the 1950’s consisted of 2.5 million people coming to America. A majority of these people came from Europe, Latin America and Asia. Where did […]

Canada and the UK share immigration data under the Five Eyes treaty. You should assume that the UK already knows you have been refused. If you fail to disclose this fact then the UK may consider this to be deception and impose a ten year ban. Does UK visa refusal affect Canada visa? No. If […]

You need to renew your licence plate or sticker each year. Your vehicle permit needs to be updated within 6 days of a change in your address or vehicle information. How many years car registration is valid in Canada? Renew your plate For owners of passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, you still need […]

The ban on booze created a situation where organized crime thrived and access to alcohol was relatively easy. Moreover, the violence, rum-running, and smuggling continued even after the provincial bans on alcohol were repealed because prohibition was still going on south of the border. Why was prohibition a failure in Canada? The movement grew out […]

Persons convicted of an offence listed in the schedule to the Expungement Act are eligible to submit an application to the PBC to have the record(s) of their conviction(s) expunged. If the person is deceased, an appropriate representative, such as a close family member or a trustee, can apply on their behalf. How much does […]

1950s and 60s By the 1950s, jazz was popular across Canada, and a number of Canadian jazz artists became well known beyond their home country, most notably pianist Oscar Peterson, known as a virtuoso pianist and recording artists. Was jazz popular in the 1920s in Canada? From the 1920s to the 1950s, the good times […]