Category: Canada

The TRC contributed to not only educating the public about the reality of the residential schools, but also led to creating organizations such as the Missing Children Project. Over the course of the residential schools, thousands of children died as a result of diseases, suicide, malnutrition, etc. What did the TRC in Canada do? The […]

The National Council for Reconciliation’s core mandate is to advance reconciliation, ensure the Government of Canada’s accountability for reconciling the relationship with Indigenous Peoples and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (“TRC”) Calls to Action. Who is responsible for reconciliation in Canada? The Government of Canada’s approach to reconciliation is guided by the UN Declaration, […]

A band (also referred to as a First Nation) is also the basic unit of government for those who are subject to the Indian Act. There are currently 634 recognized bands in Canada. How many bands are still governed by the Indian Act? Only three Yukon First Nations remain under the Indian Act . The […]

Air Canada was the first foreign carrier to land in New Orleans delivering water and supplies and lifting victims to safety. How did the Canadian government help with Hurricane Katrina? The Public Health Agency of Canada sent blankets, gloves, gowns, batteries, needles, surgical dressings, bandages, tongue depressors and other supplies from its emergency stockpile. Three […]

In Canada, AMBER Alert programs are provincially operated. While most provinces have AMBER Alert committees, only law enforcement can issue an AMBER Alert. AMBER Alerts are sent out through the Alert Ready emergency alert system, reaching Canadians through a number of mediums (e.g., cell phone, television, radio). Does Canada have an Amber Alert system? Canada […]

Although most Canadians have sufficient vitamin D levels, an important proportion (32%) remains below the cut-off of 50 nmol/L deemed optimal for bone health and on which the current recommended intakes are based. Is vitamin D deficiency common in Canada? Between 70% and 97% of Canadians demonstrate vitamin D insufficiency. What is the normal level […]

Consolidated tax receipts will be issued at the end of the year, and receipts will be issued in the name provided under “Personal Information” on the online donation form. You may contact Islamic Relief Canada at 905-332-4673 or toll-free at 1-855-377-4673. What does Islamic Relief provide? As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic […]

Over 100,000 “home children” were sent from the U.K. to Canada to work as labourers, from 1869 through to the 1940s. Why did UK send children to Canada? They were sent to places like Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in the belief that these children would have more opportunities there. More than 100,000 […]

Here’s how to transfer money to a Pakistan bank account online: Log in or register and verify your free profile. Enter Pakistan as the destination and the amount you want to send. Select ‘Bank account’. Pay with your credit2/debit card or by bank transfer. Review and confirm, then your money is on its way. How […]

195 Canadian Dollars. A Canada visa from Pakistan requires a total amount of 195 CAD (195 Canadian Dollars). How much it cost to visit Canada from Pakistan? $100Canadian Visitor Visa Application Fee Type of Fee Amount in Canadian Dollars (CAD) Visitor visa application fee $100 Visitor visa application fee per family (5 or more people) […]