Canada, of its own free will, entered the war in September 1939 because it then realized that Nazi Germany threatened the very existence of Western civilization. Who did Canada declare war on? GermanyOn September 10, Vincent Massey, Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, brought the document to King George VI, at the Royal Lodge, […]
Category: Canada
Why Did Canada Not Seek Independence?
Short Answer: The Canadiens were tired of war and content with British rule. Only a few areas of modern-day Canada were British then: Nova-Scotia, Labrador-Newfoundland, and around James’ Bay & Hudson’s Bay. Quebec extended south to below Niagara falls. 1.) Why didn’t the Canadians join the American Revolution? The people of Quebec were not eager […]
What Is The Oldest Artifact In Canada?
The area has been submerged by 120 meters of water since that last Ice Age. The oldest artifact discovered in Canada so far came from Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site—it was dated to 12,700 years old. What is the oldest archaeological site in Canada? Little John is an archaeological site in […]
Did People Go To Canada To Avoid The Draft?
Starting in 1965, Canada became the main haven for Vietnam War resisters. Because war resisters were not formally classified as refugees but were admitted as immigrants, there is no official estimate of how many draft evaders and deserters were admitted to Canada during the Vietnam War. Are people getting drafted in Canada? There is at […]
Why Usa And Canada Have Straight Borders?
It looks straight because most of it were fixed at the 141st meridian west under the Anglo-Russian Convention of 1825. Multiple wars might eventually readjust the border to more natural terrain features. Why US and Canada have a straight line border? In fact, the straight line itself was a compromise. Following the Louisiana Purchase of […]
Is Canada A Separate Country From Us?
Historically, the two nations were to become one during the March 1, 1781, Paris Treaty. Canada was requested to be joined to America, an invitation they turned down. Therefore, Canada is an independent country and not part of the US. Is Canada a separate country to America? It’s that massive piece of land, in fact, […]
Where Is Canada In The 7 Continents?
Canada is a country in North America. Which continent is Canada located in? Canada is located in the top half of North America, and the country is bordered by three oceans: Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic. In fact, we have the longest coastline of any country. To our south, we share nearly 9,000 kilometres of land […]
Which Country Pays More Us Or Canada?
5. Cost of Living: USA Vs Canada. Higher in the US. 9.94 % higher in the US. Why does Canada pay more than US? Canadians are paying as much as 50% more for major brands due to something called country pricing. In a nutshell, major retailers in Canada sell products for more because they are […]
Who Were The First Immigrants To Canada In The 16Th Century?
Although the first migration of people to North America came from Asia 20,000-40,000 years ago, we tend to begin the history of Canadian immigration when Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain established a settlement at Île St. Croix in 1604, and at Port-Royal, Acadia, in 1605. Who were Canada’s first immigrants? Modern Canada was […]
Is Kingston Canada A Good Place To Live?
It all adds up to some of the best scenery in all of Ontario. Of course if you crave the bright lights of the big city, we’re just a short drive from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Kingston is also safe, clean, and easy to get around and is an ideal spot to raise a busy […]