Following a large decrease in 2020, the property crime rate was the lowest it has been dating back to 1965. Police-reported crime in Canada, as measured by the Crime Severity Index (CSI), remained stable, changing from 73.9 in 2020 to 73.7 in 2021. Why are crime rates low in Canada? Thanks to its stable infrastructure […]
Category: Canada
What Is The Fastest Growing Population In Canada?
The highest population growth rates were reported in Prince Edward Island (+1.4 per cent), Nova Scotia (+1.2 per cent) and New Brunswick (+1.1 per cent). What’s the fastest growing community in Canada? For example, East Gwillimbury, a municipality on the outskirts of the Toronto CMA, tops the list of the fastest growing cities in Canada, […]
What Flower Is Canada Known For?
The beautiful Maple Leaf is the official symbol which represents Canada: it was established way back in the 18th century, and is portrayed on the penny, the national flag, and the Canadian coat of arms. What is Canada’s famous flower? World National Flowers It’s no surprise that the iconic Maple Leaf is the national flower […]
When Was Canada’S Last Death Penalty?
Last executions in Canada The last person sentenced to death was Mario Gauthier on May 14, 1976, for the murder of a prison guard in Quebec. He was reprieved when capital punishment was abolished for all common crimes on July 14 the same year. Is there still the death penalty in Canada? For two, almost […]
Who Got Rid Of The Death Penalty In Canada?
Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, John Diefenbaker and NDP leader Tommy Douglas all voted for abolishing the death penalty. Diefenbaker was only one of 19 Progressive Conservatives to vote for abolishment, while 75 opposed it. When did Canada get rid of the death penalty? 1976Canada’s last hangings were carried out in December 1962, although the […]
Is Canada Life Expensive?
A single person estimated monthly costs are 888$ (1,219C$) without rent. Cost of living in Canada is, on average, 8.75% lower than in United States. By City in Canada. Rank City Cost of Living Index 1 Toronto 71.60 2 Vancouver 71.58 3 Nanaimo, BC 71.15 4 Victoria 70.54 Why life in Canada is so expensive? […]
How Many Murders In Canada Per Year?
SDMX Geography Canada (map) Homicides 2017 2018 Number of homicide victims 667 662 Rate per 100,000 population Homicide rates per 100,000 population 1.83 1.79 How many murders are committed each year in Canada? Canada murder/homicide rate for 2019 was 1.84, a 3.16% increase from 2018. Canada murder/homicide rate for 2018 was 1.78, a 1.97% decline […]
What Is The Biggest Human Rights Issue In Canada?
10 Biggest Human Rights Challenges in Canada Immigration Detention. Religious Freedom. Corporate Accountability. Women’s Rights. Counterterrorism. Unlawful transfer of weapons. Rights of Migrants. Solitary Confinement. What are some human rights issues in Canada? 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Canada a. Arbitrary Deprivation of Life and Other Unlawful or Politically Motivated Killings. Prison and […]
What Is The Biggest Environmental Problem In Canada?
Canada’s Oilsands The single largest source of carbon emissions in the country is Canada’s oil industry, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The federal department found that oil and gas accounts for a quarter of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. Of that, the oilsands is the most carbon intensive. What are the 5 major environmental […]
Is Canada At Full Employment?
Employment made minimal gains in April in a sign that the Canadian economy is at full employment. Total employment rose by 15,000, labour force participation ticked down to 65.3 per cent, and the unemployment rate inched down to 5.2 per cent. Does Canada have full employment? Canada’s labour market adds jobs in November The Canadian […]