Category: Canada

Does Islamic Marriage Count In Canada?

It depends on what you mean by “Islamic way.” Provided the marriage is legal in Canada, then an Islamic ceremony can be held. It can be held in a mosque according to Islamic tradition and performed by an Imam or elder. The only limitation is that the marriage must also be legal under Canadian law. […]

Can Muslims Have Multiple Wives In Canada?

While polygamy is permitted according to the Qur’an, the Canadian Council of Imams says polygamous marriages are invalid because they go against Canadian law. Can I keep 2 wives in Canada? It is illegal to have multiple spouses in Canada. It is a criminal offence in Canada to have more than one spouse. Section 293 […]

Is Canada Restricting Religious Freedom?

Freedom of religion in Canada is a constitutionally protected right, allowing believers the freedom to assemble and worship without limitation or interference. Does Canada allow religious freedom? The constitution guarantees freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief, opinion, expression, and the right to equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination based on religion. The […]

Is Atheism A Religion In Canada?

Irreligion is common throughout all provinces and territories of Canada. Irreligious Canadians include atheists, agnostics, and secular humanists. Survey by province. Jurisdiction Canada % Irreligious (2011) 23.9% % Irreligious (2001) 16.2% Change (2011—2021) +10.7 Change (2001–2011) +7.7 Is atheism an official religion? Atheism is not a belief system nor is it a religion. Despite the […]

How Many Shias Are In Canada?

approximately 300,000 people. The Shiite population in Canada is estimated to be approximately 300,000 people. How many Shias are there in Toronto? Mission Statement. The Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat (ISIJ) of Toronto is a charitable organization comprised of a diverse community of over 7,000 Muslims, the majority of whom reside in the City of Vaughan […]

Which City In Canada Has Most Arabs?

Montreal. Montreal. Montreal is home to the largest Arab population from Africa. In addition, more than 3% of Montreal’s population is made up of Lebanese-Canadians. Where do most Arab live in Canada? According to the 2021 Census, there were 523,235 Canadians, who claimed Arab ancestry. According to the 2011 Census there were 380,620 Canadians who […]

Do They Say God Save The Queen In Canada?

Yes, we sang God Save The Queen at Greensville Public School (Flamborough, now amalgamated with Hamilton) every morning, followed by O Canada. We sang it in elementary school and that was a long time ago! When did Canada stop singing God Save the Queen in schools? A spokesperson for Manitoba Education confirmed the regulation is […]

What Are The Four Main Reasons Why Immigrants Come To Canada?

So it comes as no surprise that there are many great reasons to immigrate to Canada. Here are 8 reasons why Canada should be top of your list. Job Opportunities. Top-Notch Education. Universal Healthcare. Pro-Immigration Stance. Diverse Multi-cultural Population. Safety. What are the 4 main categories of immigrants to Canada? Classification of admission category of […]