Category: Canada

Air Canada are relatively strict and state that if you’re travelling with carry on luggage only, you’ll be allowed to take one main bag on board as well as a smaller personal item. According to them, your main bag must fit in the sizer and so be easily stored in the overhead compartment. Does a […]

2015. The 2015 federal Bill S-214, called the Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, proposed to amend the Food and Drugs Act to prohibit cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing. Is animal testing banned in Canada? It is legal in Canada to use live animals to test cosmetics, household products, […]

How much will my pension be if I retire at age 65 or after? What is the maximum benefit that can be paid under the pension plan? Your normal retirement pension from the pension plan is subject to a maximum benefit of $1,715 for each year of allowable service, to a maximum of 35 years. […]

We do not carry out any animal tests on cosmetic products or their ingredients or instruct them – unless this is mandatory by law. Does NIVEA do animal testing? DOES NIVEA TEST ON ANIMALS? Beiersdorf, the organisation behind the NIVEA brand, does not test on animals. As a global company, all our affiliates including Australia […]

Even though the brand is called Canada Goose, the actual filling of this jacket consists of duck down feathers which are inferior to goose down. Is Canadian goose cruelty free? Although its outerwear may be warm, with its down stuffing and coyote fur trims, Canada Goose’s jackets are not cruelty-free. What animal does Canada Goose […]

Canada geese in the UK and USA are one such example – many no longer migrate. Do geese fly from UK to Canada? In April, brent geese leave the UK and Ireland and head north again. The pale-bellied brent geese stop over in Iceland. Here they fatten up, increasing their weight by up to 40 […]

After analyzing the content of counterfeit jackets, we know that instead of the sanitized, Canadian down used by Canada Goose, counterfeiters often use feather mulch or other fillers. These materials are often coated in bacteria, fungus or mildew, posing significant health risks to unsuspecting consumers. What is Canada Goose filled with? coyote furOur materials include […]

Yes! The ISIC is available for any student. Its called an International Student Identity Card because you can use it globally. Do international students get an ID in Canada? The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is for international and domestic students and is your passport to access student discounts in Canada and around the world. […]

CA$150. Student visa and application fees You do not need a Canadian study permit if your course or program lasts six months or less. Applying for a study permit costs CA$150 (~US$114). Is Canada study permit difficult to get? When you receive a letter of acceptance from a Canadian school, it might seem like the […]

ISIC Program: The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) allows students in Canada to access over 40,000 discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment worldwide. A one-year ISIC virtual membership costs $20 and is accepted in 130 countries. A plastic card can be purchased for an additional $5 fee (source). Where can I get student discount in […]