Category: Canada

Because in Canada farmers are not allowed to use growth hormones in poultry or dairy. As in the European Union these substances are banned. As a result the products produced including dairy, poultry and meat products often taste better. Why does chicken taste different now? Flavor compounds in the food birds eat find their way […]

Table 1 Age groups Total number of cases Average annual incidence 60+ 12 661 15.4 60–79 10 153 15.3 80+ 2 508 16.3 Total 81 603 18.4 How many people get Salmonella each year in Canada? Each year, Salmonella infects some 88,000 people in Canada who consume contaminated food. How many cases of Salmonella are […]

Most drinking water treatment plants in Canada use chlorine as a disinfectant. The use of chlorine in the treatment of drinking water has virtually eliminated waterborne diseases, because chlorine can kill or inactivate most microorganisms commonly found in water. How is chlorine removed from water in Canada? Boiling water for about 15 minutes will release […]

How much chicken is produced in Canada? 1.30 billion kg of chicken (eviscerated weight) were produced by 2,823 chicken producers in Canada in 2021, with Ontario and Quebec accounting for 60% of this total. Where is Canadian chicken produced? Among the provinces, Ontario produces and sells the most poultry. In 2021, Ontario accounted for over […]

The Criminal Code makes the deliberate killing, wounding, maiming, injuring, or poisoning of an animal as well as acts of deliberate cruelty can result in a prison sentence of up to 5 years or a fine of up to $10,000. Is it illegal to kill a dog in Canada? Yes. It is a crime in […]

It is a crime in Canada to injure or kill a cat or dog. It is also a crime to endanger a cat or dog, cause unnecessary suffering to a dog or cat, and to cause damage or injury to a dog or cat while they are being driven or conveyed. Is killing animals illegal […]

Apple iPhones are usually unlocked if they were bought outright, but some phones sold before 2018 are locked to a carrier if they were bought on a 2- or 3-year contract. If you bought your phone from a private seller, insist that it be unlocked first. How do I know if my iPhone is unlocked […]

To qualify as an Egg Donor you need to: be between the ages of 19 and 32. How much do egg donors get paid in Canada? How much can egg donors be reimbursed in Canada? A: Every donor is different, however the average is between $5,000 — $8,000 for every completed donation cycle. How old […]

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Can you bring spices on a plane to Canada? Only the following commercially prepared meat products are permitted and only if accompanied by you into Canada (they cannot be brought in by mail or courier):3) Declare the product. […]

between 9 and 12 months old. If you are making the transition to cow milk as your child’s main milk source, wait until your baby is between 9 and 12 months old. Can I let my 11 month old try whole milk? You should know that the American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends a combination […]