Category: Canada

September 30. Also known simply as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation takes place annually on September 30 in Canada. Since the federal statutory holiday was created in 2021, this year will mark the second annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. What day do we wear orange for residential schools? […]

The survey, which polled more than 1,500 consumers across the country, found that 51 per cent of Canadians equate white, grey and beige with a beautiful and livable colour palette for the home, while 36 per cent think pastel colours such as yellow, blue or green are the better choice. What are Canadian colours? Red […]

The demographic picture varies by province or territory Province or territory French-speaking population English-speaking population Nova Scotia 29,368 (3.2%) 880,348 (96.5%) New Brunswick 234,055 (31.8%) 499,970 (67.9%) Quebec 6,890,305 (85.4%) 1,103,475 (13.7%) Ontario 550,595 (4.1%) 12,440,795 (93.4%) What part of Canada speaks the most English? Here are 5 cities in Canada where people predominantly speak […]

Although Canadians are known for always saying, “Sorry,” they’re unapologetic about their love of neutrals. When we asked paint brands for their best-selling colors of all time, the results confirm Canucks can’t get enough grey, white and beige. What is Canada’s Favourite color? The survey, which polled more than 1,500 consumers across the country, found […]

After 7 May 1986 measurable quantities of ruthenium-103, iodine-131, cesium-134, and cesium-137 were detected in environmental sampling carried out in all regions of Canada. How far did Chernobyl radiation reach? How large an area was affected by the radioactive fallout? Some 150,000 square kilometres in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are contaminated and stretch northward of […]

The maple leaf had been a national symbol since at least 1868, and its red colour has been described as a symbol of Canadian sacrifice during World War I. What does red mean Canadian flag? Red is symbolic of England and white of France, the colours having been used representatively by those countries in the […]

Radioactive waste facilities and inventory in Canada Site Location Class of waste National Research Universal Chalk River, ON HLW (wet storage) Nordion Manufacturing Facility Kanata, ON ILW Nuclear Power Demonstration Renfrew County, ON ILW, LLW Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Pickering, ON HLW (wet storage) Where does Canada dispose of nuclear waste? Canada’s used nuclear fuel […]

the Hudson’s Bay Company. On March 20, 1869, the Hudson’s Bay Company reluctantly, under pressure from Great Britain, sold Rupert’s Land to the Government of Canada for $1.5 million. Who originally owned Rupert’s land? the Hudson’s Bay CompanyIt was established to be a commercial monopoly by the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), and operated for 200 […]

The Canadian Oxford Dictionary lists mom as “North American,” not merely American. Mum is classified as “British and Canadian” slang. Do any Americans say mum? The British typically use ‘mum’, and the Americans, ‘mom’. Is mum UK or US? Since mum and United Kingdom both contain the letter U, you can use that letter as […]

Quebec. The Quebec sovereignty movement seeks independence from Canada for the province of Quebec. Which province in Canada wants to become a separate country? Ultimately, the goal of Quebec’s sovereignist movement is to make Quebec an independent state. Which province in Canada wants to secede leave Canada? Alberta separatism comprises a series of 20th- and […]