Category: Canada

The McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (official military designation CF-188) is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) variant of the American McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft. Does Canada have F 18s? Canada acquired Australian aircraft to supplement the CF-18s until a permanent fleet is fully operational. Through this project, naval aircrew common ejection seats and […]

a $50 fee. This legislation imposed a $50 fee, called the “head tax,” on each Chinese person entering Canada. Only six classes of people were exempt: diplomats, clergymen, merchants, students, tourists and men of science. What was the point of the Chinese Head Tax? The Head Tax was only imposed on immigrants from China and […]

Ottawa purchased several unarmed drones during the war in Afghanistan, all of which have since been retired. The CAF has never had a permanent drone fleet even though the aircraft have become ubiquitous among militaries. Defense News reported last year that more than 100 militaries were using armed or unarmed drones. How many military drones […]

After five years of intense deliberation, the Government of Canada selected the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as the replacement of the ageing CF-18 Hornet fleet. The RCAF will maintain its initial requirement of eighty-eight aircraft and support equipment. What will replace CF-18? Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IICanada has announced its has selected the Lockheed […]

More about most favoured nation While Korea charges tariffs on goods from its other trading partners equally, Canada does not pay any tariffs at all because the free trade agreement overrules the most favoured nation principle. What is the most Favoured nation tariff? Normal non-discriminatory tariff charged on imports (excludes preferential tariffs under free trade […]

The facility was established in late-December 2001 and, though not officially acknowledged by the Canadian Forces, is considered an “open secret”. According to CTV sources, the base was closed in November 2010. Camp Mirage Battles/wars Afghan War Garrison information Garrison 225-250 Canadian Forces personnel How many secret military bases are there? There may be more […]

Canada’s prosperity hinges on modern trade rules which open markets for our goods, services and investment. FTAs provide Canadian businesses with preferential access to a wider range of export and international investment opportunities than ever before in both established and emerging markets. Why is free trade important for Canada? Canada’s free trade agreements (FTAs) are […]

Following the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, the economy has undergone a series of seismic shifts, marked by the early Atlantic fishery, the transcontinental fur trade, then rapid urbanization, industrialization and technological change. Economic History of Canada. Published Online February 7, 2006 Last Edited March 7, 2018 How did Canada get a good […]

NAFTA went into effect in 1994 to boost trade, eliminate barriers, and reduce tariffs on imports and exports between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. What creates a free trade zone between Canada the US and Mexico? North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established a free-trade zone in North America; it was signed in 1992 […]

U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) It entered into force on January 1, 1989, after both parties to the agreement had enacted implementing legislation. The treaty was superseded by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico when it entered into force on January 1, 1994. When did Canada enter into […]