Category: Canada

1. Canada has one of the highest life expectancy rates. The average life expectancy in Canada was estimated at 82,66 years in 2021. The absolute highest life expectancy was estimated in Hong Kong at 85.16, followed by Japan, Macao and Switzerland, estimated at 84.91, 84.55 and 84.11 accordingly. Where in Canada has the highest life […]

The most simple answer is yes, you will usually need to pay property taxes on vacant land that you own. The actual amount of property tax you pay will vary depending on your property’s assessed value, its use, and the applicable municipal tax rate. Do you have to pay taxes on land in Canada? If […]

Although Canada is a predominantly English-speaking country, there are francophone communities throughout its provinces. In fact, according to the 2016 census, French is the native language of around 7.2 million Canadians—or about 20 percent of the total population. Are French Canadians genetically French? The unique genetic architecture of French Canadians has been attributed to shared […]

Walmart stores in Canada also allow overnight parking in most circumstances. Similar to stores in the U.S., some allow overnight parking and some do not. It’s best to call the store or ask in person. Does Walmart care if you sleep in the parking lot? Walmart as a corporation does not have any official rules […]

Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing its members the best possible prices on quality, brand-name merchandise with hundreds of locations across the United States and Canada. So will a large multinational warehouse club like Costco actually allow RVs to park overnight? The answer is Yes! Is Overnight parking allowed at Walmart in […]

All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. When did Canada Day start Canada? The Creation of Canada Day 1879: A federal law […]

Ontario’s Crown land represents 87% of the province. What percentage of Alberta is Crown land? approximately 60%Crown land covers approximately 60% of the province and sustains Alberta’s abundance of resources and biodiversity. What percentage of Canada is Crown land? 89%The majority of all lands in Canada are held by governments as public land and are […]

In fact, a similar study conducted in British Columbia discovered that province’s homeless population currently costs the public system $55,000 per person per year, but if every homeless person were instead provided with adequate housing and supports, they would require just $37,000 — saving the province $211 million How much would it cost to house […]

The majority of all lands in Canada are held by governments as public land and are known as Crown lands. How do I find out who owns a property in Canada? All private property ownership records in Ontario are registered with the government. Anyone can search for land records. You can search: land registration records […]

Canada’s national coordinating body for geographical names is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2022. When was Canada’s 125th anniversary? 1992The 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation Medal was presented in 1992 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, in 1867. What did Canada celebrate in 1967? the 100th anniversary of ConfederationIn 1967, Canadians celebrated the […]