Category: Canada

Is There Affirmative Action In Canada?

As of April, 1985, under Section 15(2) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, special programs or affirmative action programs are considered legal. Is affirmative action allowed in Canada? Affirmative action programs are constitutionally protected in Canada under section 15(2) of the Charter. Is there affirmative action in Canadian universities? Canada and the United […]

Are Bed Sizes Different In Canada?

Standard mattress measurements varies from country to country, but in Canada there are 6 main sizes that you’ll find from almost every manufacturer: Twin (also called Single), Twin XL, Full (also called Double), Queen, standard King, and California King. Are Canadian beds smaller? No, different countries will have slightly different sizes for mattresses of the […]

Do We Have Tin In Canada?

A TIN is a combination of letters or numbers that a country assigns to an individual or business for tax purposes. For example, in Canada: for individuals, the TIN will be their Social Insurance Number (SIN) How do I get a TIN number in Canada? By phone. To get a business number and register for […]

What Were Some Reasons Why The First Nations And The Government Of Canada Negotiated The Numbered Treaties?

The Numbered Treaties were used as political tools to secure alliances and to ensure that both parties could achieve the goals they had set out for their peoples — both at the time of Treaty-making and into the future. Why did the First Nations and the Canadian government negotiate treaties in the first place? Starting […]