Category: Canada

The new maple leaf flag was made official by a proclamation from Queen Elizabeth II on January 28, 1965. When did Canada start using the maple leaf? The iconic maple leaf becomes the centerpiece of Canada’s new National Flag, raised for the first time on February 15, 1965. What was the Canadian flag before 1965? […]

If an adult sentence is imposed, the Criminal Code penalties for adult offenders are applied to the young person. This can include mandatory minimum penalties and sentences up to life imprisonment. However, a young person cannot serve any portion of a sentence in an adult prison before he or she is 18 years old. Can […]

Yes a youth can get an adult criminal record in Canada for behaviour that occurred while they are under age 18. It is a common misconception that the youth record is erased once the accused turns 18. Can youth be charged in Canada? Even if the youth turns 18 before their trial or sentencing, they […]

Youths are held in secure custody facilities if they are sentenced to secure custody after being found guilty of a crime or if a youth is ordered to be held in custody before or during a trial. As of 2020, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services directly operates six secure custody facilities. Is […]

Canadian Transfer Applications to U.S. Universities Students often can transfer credits earned at colleges in Canada to schools in the United States. Your first step in this process will be to submit a transfer application to the university in the U.S. that you wish to attend as an international applicant. Can international student in Canada […]

If you are a Canadian passport holder planning a dream trip to India, you’ll need to apply for an Indian visa. A visa for Canadian citizens is mandatory to enter India, and iVisa will explain everything you need to know for this trip. Can Canadian citizens come to India now? Indian eVisa Requirements from Canada […]

Clara Hughes, a dual-season Olympian, is the only athlete in history to win multiple medals at both the summer and winter Olympic Games. Her six career medals tied her as Canada’s most decorated Olympian until 2021 when swimmer Penny Oleksiak earned her seventh Olympic medal. Who won the most medals at Winter Olympics Canada? 199 […]

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7). Additionally, the flag on the Peace Tower will fly at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on April 9, 2022, the day of the funeral of the late David William Kilgour. Occasion: DEATH OF THE HONOURABLE JOYCE FAIRBAIRN, P.C., C.M. Why is the […]

The blazon, or heraldic description of the National Flag of Canada, is Gules (red) on a Canadian pale Argent (white) a maple leaf Gules. This means that the National Flag of Canada is a red flag with a white vertical band in the middle (in fact, a square), surmounted by a red maple leaf. What […]

1965. 1965. Canada adopts its new, iconic National Flag. A royal proclamation is signed by Queen Elizabeth II on January 28, and the new flag is raised on Parliament Hill on February 15. What was the Canadian flag before 1965? The royal union flag (Union Jack) Both before and after Confederation in 1867, Canada used […]