Category: Canada

Under these regulations, which are managed and enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, organic products are certified according to the Canadian Organic Standards, and must adhere to these standards to bear the Canada Organic Logo. What percentage of food is organic in Canada? 3.3%Certified organic production accounted for 3.3% of all fruit and vegetables […]

The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) requires publicly accountable enterprises to use IFRS in the preparation of all interim and annual financial statements. Is IFRS a legal requirement? Yes. In 2002, the European Union adopted IFRS Standards as the required financial reporting standards for the consolidated financial statements of all European companies whose debt or […]

Some summary offences have higher maximum sentences. They include breaches of a probation order. Indictable offences – These are more serious offences and include theft over $5,000, break and enter, aggravated sexual assault and murder. Maximum penalties for indictable offences vary and include life in prison. What is the difference between summary and indictable offence? […]

Apprenticeship training programs for electricians vary across Canada, but generally involve four 12-month periods, including at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, four 8-week blocks of technical training and writing a final certificate exam. How do I get my electrician license in Canada? Completion of a four- or five-year industrial electrician apprenticeship program or A […]

‘ Persons who are ‘Canadian citizens by naturalization’ are also ‘immigrants. ‘ Persons who do not have Canadian citizenship and who are not landed immigrants or permanent residents are ‘non-permanent residents. What is considered a non immigrant? Nonimmigrant status This status is for people who enter the U.S. on a temporary basis – whether for […]

The regulations are made once the Minister signs the regulations’ covering order, or once the Governor General signs the regulations’ Order in Council, as the case may be. The final regulations are then published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, and come into force on the day or days set out in the regulations. How […]

Anyone who imports a medical device into Canada must also meet all applicable requirements of the FDA and associated Regulations. Some requirements include the following: Class I device: The importer must have a valid Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) with the activity of import, unless exempted. How do I get a license to import to […]

Following the tips from Canada’s Food Guide can help: Meet your needs for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Reduce your risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis. Contribute to your overall health and well-being. What does the Canadian Food Guide help with? The […]

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Many OSHA standards are based on ANSI standards. Is ANSI the same as CSA? ANSI Standard specifies minimum thickness requirements for spectacle lenses, goggle lenses (basic impact type only), face shields and welding helmet and hand shield lenses, whereas the CSA Standard only specifies minimum thickness requirements for non-glass prescription […]

Unlike CSA, a UL certification applies only to the United States. The organization can perform the tests to the international standards (ISO) or Canada (C – UL), but only the UL logo indicates that the product has been certified to the United States only. Does UL apply in Canada? Combined UL Mark for Europe, Canada […]