Canadians (French: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being Canadian. Who is considered Canadian? What does it mean to be a Canadian citizen? the right to […]
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Does Canada Accept Russian Citizens?
You need a guest visa if you intend to stay in private accommodations. The host must obtain an official invitation (priglashenie) from the nearest Russian visa and passport office (UFMS) and send it to you in Canada. Are Russian citizens allowed into Canada? The Visa Application Process A visa application must be completed for each […]
How Old Is Canada As A Colony?
1867 – The Dominion of Canada is Created on July 1 Under the British North America Act, 1867, the Queen remained head of state, represented nationally in Canada by the Governor General and in each province by a Lieutenant Governor. When did Canada became a colony? 1867The British Parliament passed the British North America Act […]
How Were Chinese Immigrants Treated In Canada During Ww2?
They received lower wages and faced harsh segregation. Chinese immigrants also suffered other injustices – they were not allowed to vote until after the Second World War and were also subjected to a “head tax” for many decades. How were Chinese Canadians treated in ww2? When the Second World War erupted, young Chinese Canadians were […]
Why Did Canada Want Chinese Immigrants?
The most important reason was that, before the railroad was built, the easiest way to bring large numbers of labourers to British Columbia was by water across the Pacific or northwards from California. With the increasing demand for labour in British Columbia, Chinese labourers were indispensable. Why did Canada not want Chinese immigrants? In 1902, […]
How Long Can Hong Kong Citizens Stay In Canada?
Hong Kong citizens are required to apply for a Canada eTA visa to enter Canada on a short term basis (under 90 days) for general tourism, business, transit or medical purposes. This only applies to passengers arriving by air on a commercial or charter flight. Can Hong Kong residents immigrate to Canada? To be eligible […]
Does Foreign Driving Experience Count In Canada?
You must get written confirmation of your foreign driving experience. If the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) recognizes your driving experience, you can use this time towards the 12-month waiting period for the G2 road test. Read detailed information for out-of-country drivers on the DriveTest website. Is foreign driving license valid in Canada? If […]
Why Do Some Canadians Not Celebrate Canada Day?
Here are Some Reasons why the Basis of Canada Day can be Problematic: Canada as a country was built upon the genocide, colonization and oppression of the original owners of this land. Canada has committed biological genocide through the forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women. Is Canada Day a holiday for everyone? Canada Day […]
Is Canada Accepting Hong Kong Refugees?
From 2016 to 2021, applications ballooned from almost 6,000 to more than 29,000 a year. As of June of this year, 18,000 applications had been received. Canada’s work permit offered some Hong Kong residents a “lifeline.” Can people from Hong Kong come to Canada? Moving to Canada from Hong Kong: Express Entry Individuals and families […]
How Many Taiwanese Are In Canada?
Overseas Taiwanese Total population Canada 128,885 Japan 303,000 Vietnam 99,350 Singapore 81,000 Where do Taiwanese live in Canada? Starting from the late 1980s, many Taiwanese people immigrated to Canada, especially Vancouver, British Columbia, and to the adjacent cities of Burnaby, Richmond, and Coquitlam to form a permanent Taiwanese Canadian community. The Greater Vancouver metropolitan area […]