Category: Canada

Why Is Beer In Canada So Expensive?

Taxes on beer are high in Canada. It seems our government has the idea that taxes on “sin” products is the most socially acceptable way to increase tax revenue so they have really high excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco. but there is also a provincial excise to be paid. Why alcohol is so expensive […]

Is Unlocking A Phone Illegal In Canada?

All new devices in Canada must be sold unlocked, and carriers must offer to unlock existing phones free-of-charge. Is it legal to unlock a phone in Canada? If you bought your phone for use on Canadian cell phone networks, unlocking your device is 100% legal. Is it legal to unlock your own phone? Unlocking your […]

Is Canada Colder Than Australia?

Yes, much of Canada is Arctic in climate while Australia, despite it’s continent-sized diversity in climate, doesn’t have temperatures like Central and Northern Canada. Is Canada the coldest country? The coldest country in the world is Canada (in terms of average temperature). The lowest temperature ever recorded was -81.4°F (-63°C) in the Yukon Territory in […]

Is Alcohol Heavily Taxed In Canada?

Canada has some of the highest alcohol taxes in the world. Canadians pay approximately $20 billion per year in alcohol taxes and duties. Alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits, are taxed both at provincial and federal levels. Why is alcohol taxed so heavily in Canada? Alcohol prices in Canada are approximately twice as expensive […]