Category: Canada

Through lanes should be from 3.0m to 3.5m wide. Curb Lane A curb lane is the vehicular travel lane closest to the curb on the right side that is not a right turn lane. What is the normal width of a two-lane road? Travel lane widths of 10 feet generally provide adequate safety in urban […]

Large-scale immigration led to the official policy of multiculturalism in 1971, and diversity and inclusion as a key theme of Canada 150. In the words of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “Canada’s diversity is its strength.” What is the theme of Canada on its 150th anniversary Tulip? “The tulip represents the longstanding friendship and gratitude between […]

You may not need a building permit to: build a utility shed less than 10 square metres in area, subject to bylaw restrictions. replace existing, same-size doors and windows, subject to distance from property lines. install siding on small residential buildings, subject to distance from property lines. Can you construct without a building permit? Before […]

If parents agree, they can also choose an entirely different surname for their child that is not the same as the parents’. Can you give your child any last name in Canada? The parents may choose any last name they like for a child, as long as they agree on it. Under BC law, if […]

Naming Your Child A child must have a given name (first name) and a surname (family name/last name), and may have one or more middle names. A child’s surname can be: one of the parents’ surnames. hyphenated or a combination of both parents’ surnames. How do Canadians name their children? Most English Canadian names are […]

If you explore a backcountry road in Canada and you don’t come across “No Trespassing” signs, you are probably driving on Crown land. Canadian citizens can camp on crown land for free for up to 21 days, non-citizens have to buy a permit. Can you camp on the side of the road in Canada? Wild […]

The majority of all lands in Canada are held by governments as public land and are known as Crown lands. About 89% of Canada’s land area (8,886,356 km²) is Crown land, which may either be federal (41%) or provincial (48%); the remaining 11% is privately owned. What percentage of Canada does the queen own? About […]

The majority of all lands in Canada are held by governments as public land and are known as Crown lands. About 89% of Canada’s land area (8,886,356 km²) is Crown land, which may either be federal (41%) or provincial (48%); the remaining 11% is privately owned. Who owns all the land in Canada? The majority […]

Conclusion. Although eminent domain (i.e. expropriation legislation) has been practiced in Canada for many years, Canada has also been known to fully compensate those who have had their property seized. Proprietors are eligible for reimbursement for all forfeitures within reason. Can the government take your property in Canada? All taking of property by government must […]

Canada’s last housing bust happened during the early 1990s recession, when Canada was facing low commodity prices, a large national debt and deficit that was weakening the value of the Canadian dollar, the possibility of Quebec independence, and a recession in Canada’s main trading partner, the United States. When did housing market crash in Canada? […]