He has been re-elected for a total of 21 terms (7 as councillor and 14 as mayor). With his re-election in 2014, Krantz surpassed the retired Hazel McCallion as Ontario’s longest-serving mayor on December 1, 2016, and the longest-serving mayor of major municipality in Canada. Who is the longest serving mayor in US history? Current […]
Category: Canada
Who Are Canada’S Generals?
Chief of the Army Staff and Commander of the Canadian Army Lieutenant-General P. Lieutenant-General M. Lieutenant-General P.F. Wynnyk 2016-2018. Lieutenant-General J.M. Lanthier 2018-2019. Lieutenant-General W.D. Eyre 2019-2021. Major-General M.H. St-Louis Acting Commander 2021-2022. Who are Canada’s top generals? Chiefs of the Defence Staff No. Name Left office 17 General Jonathan Vance (born 1964) 14 January […]
Who Receives The Order Of Canada?
The Order of Canada is how our country honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Since its creation in 1967—Canada’s centennial year—more than 7 600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Who should receive the Order of Canada? All individuals who make outstanding contributions to their field […]
What Mineral Did Canada Supply For The Manhattan Project?
uranium. The better-known chapter of that history is probably Canada’s participation in the Manhattan Project during the Second World War (WWII), when our country supplied and refined uranium for use in U.S. facilities. What did Canada contribute to the Manhattan Project? The three main contributions were: establishing a domestic nuclear research laboratory in Montreal to […]
What Was Canada’S Key Role In The Allied Air Force?
The Royal Canadian Air Force played a key role in Allied victory. Between 1939 and 1945, the Royal Canadian Air Force enlisted 232,000 men and 17,000 women and operated 86 squadrons, including 47 overseas. Canadians flew bomber, fighter, reconnaissance, transport, and other missions around the world. How did Canada contribute to the war in the […]
Who Made It Legal To Have Unions In Canada?
John A. Macdonald. On April 18, 1872, the federal government of John A. Macdonald introduced the Trade Unions Act, Canada’s first labour law, which gave workers the legal right to associate in trade unions. Who started unions in Canada? Prime Minister John A. Macdonald – no friend of publisher and Reform politician George Brown – […]
How Is Gulf War Significant To Canada?
It was the first time in decades that Canadian air and naval forces worked together in a war zone. It was also the first time Canadian women served in combat roles during a conflict. More than 4,000 CAF members served in the Gulf War. How was Canada affected by the Gulf War? After Iraq invaded […]
How Common Is Borderline Personality Disorder In Canada?
This is one of the hallmarks of borderline personality disorder, a condition that affects 1 to 2 percent of Canadians. Is BPD considered a disability in Canada? The Canadian government has numerous disability benefits to support the standard of living of people with BPD and other differently-abled Canadians. What percentage of the population has BPD? […]
Do You Pay Property Tax On Cars In Canada?
There are no specific road taxes to pay in Canada. However, sales taxes (GST and PST/HST) apply to the sale of cars. Do you pay tax on cars in Canada? The total amount of tax you pay when you buy a used car depends on the combination of the provincial tax and federal tax. The […]
Does Canada Post Have A Union?
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW; French: Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes [STTP]) is a public-sector trade union representing postal workers including letter carriers, rural and suburban mail carriers, postal clerks, mail handlers and dispatchers, technicians, mechanics and electricians Are postal workers in the union? MEMBERS: The National Postal Mail Handlers Union […]