Category: Canada

In 2018 the common name was changed from grey jay to Canada jay by the American Ornithological Society in a supplement to their Check-list of North American Birds. This change was also made in the online list of world birds maintained on behalf of the International Ornithologists’ Union by Frank Gill and David Donsker. Why […]

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest department within the federal government in terms of budget and size. In 2019-20, DND’s budget accounted for approximately 7.3% of the total Main Estimates for Canada. What percent of Canada taxes go to military? Canada currently spends approximately 1.39 per cent of GDP on its defence […]

Canada jays adapt to human activity in their territories and are known to approach humans for food, inspiring a list of colloquial names including “lumberjack”, “camp robber”, and “venison-hawk”. Canada jay Genus: Perisoreus Species: P. canadensis Binomial name Perisoreus canadensis (Linnaeus, 1766) What do Canada jays symbolize? To many western First Nations, the appearance of […]

After enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Topics covered include general military knowledge, the principles of leadership, regulations and customs of the CAF, basic weapons handling, and first aid. How hard is Canadian military training? It may be the most demanding […]

Where does Basic Training take Place? For all full-time regular force candidates, basic training takes place at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Where is the military camp in Canada? CFB Winnipeg (CFAD Dundurn) Does the US Army train in Canada? “In Canada, we are great at operating in sections, platoons, […]

Officially, the prime minister is appointed by the governor general of Canada, but by constitutional convention, the prime minister must have the confidence of the elected House of Commons. Normally, this is the leader of the party caucus with the greatest number of seats in the house. How is a prime minister chosen? The speaker […]

The Bank of Canada is a special type of Crown corporation, owned by the federal government, but with considerable independence to carry out its responsibilities. The Governor and Senior Deputy Governor are appointed by the Bank’s Board of Directors (with the approval of Cabinet), not by the federal government. What do the Rothschilds own in […]

Canadian taxes don’t go to the Queen. No member of the royal family receives anything directly from Canada. But Canadians taxes go towards providing accommodation, transportation, and security when they’re in Canada or representing Canada. This isn’t different from what a country has to do for foreign dignitaries. How much does the royal family cost […]

5,200 tanks had been built at C.P. Angus and Montreal Locomotive Company shops by the end of the war. There were 2,150 twenty-five pounder “Sexton” self-propelled guns were built by Montreal Locomotive Works. A heavy utility vehicle body was developed in Canada. Has Canada made any tanks? The Leopard 2 Family of Vehicles (FOV) are […]

Canada has committed $2 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine this year, all of which has already been disbursed. This is in addition to nearly $1.5 billion in assistance committed, including through military aid, $320 million in humanitarian response efforts, and immigration measures. What is Canada doing about Russia invading Ukraine? Today, at the G20 […]