The Canadian government devised the “continuous journey” regulation to effectively halt South Asian and other undesired immigration because it could not explicitly bar Indian immigrants, who were fellow subjects of the British Empire. What policy effectively blocked immigration from India? The continuous journey regulation allowed the government to restrict both Indian and Japanese immigration without […]
Category: Canada
Why Are Indians Protesting In Canada?
Some of the key demands of the protesting students are refund of the fees and help from the Justin Trudeau government in completing their courses by transferring their credits to other colleges. Why Indians are choosing Canada? Even though Canada’s living cost is high, Indians migrate to Canada. Because it’s not only about financial differences […]
Is Remembrance Day Canada Wide?
Is Remembrance Day a holiday in Canada? While Remembrance Day is not a Canadawide stat holiday, it is a federal holiday, which means government workers across the country get the day off — even if they live in one of the four provinces that do not observe it. Is Remembrance Day across Canada? Essentially, Remembrance […]
How Much Is Federal Tax On Cigarettes In Canada?
the prescribed percentage (currently 22%), and. the date of purchase. What is the duty on cigarettes in Canada? Special duty on stamped tobacco products manufactured in Canada and exported Product Rate Cigarettes $0.095724 per cigarette Tobacco sticks $0.095724 per stick Tobacco products other than cigarettes and tobacco sticks $5.98275 per 50 grams or fraction of […]
Who Changed Dominion Day Canada Day?
For more than a century, every July 1 in Canada was called Dominion Day. But after patriating the Canadian Constitution on April 17, 1982, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau wanted to change the name of the national holiday to Canada Day. Why did they change Dominion Day to Canada Day? Being a Canadian was not cleared […]
Do You Have To Have A Credit Card To Rent A Car In Canada?
A valid credit card presented with the renter’s name is required to rent a vehicle. Keep note that the name, address and signature has to match the renter’s drivers licence to be accepted. Which rental car company does not require a credit card? Which rental car companies do not require a credit card? All of […]
What Is The Canadarm And How Has It Been Used In Space?
Canadarm, the robotic arm used on the Space Shuttle to transfer cargo and release satellites, was the first of its kind. Built in Canada and sponsored by the Canadian Space Agency, it can reach and move in ways that humans can’t. What is Canadarm and why is it important? Canadarm is Canada’s most famous technological […]
What Time Are Canada Day Fireworks 2022 Ottawa?
10 pm. Enjoy music starting at 8 pm and fireworks will begin at dusk (approx. 10 pm). What time are the Canada Day fireworks in Ottawa? 10 pm10 pm (ET) On July 1, see the sky light up over the Ottawa-Gatineau region with the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks. Beginning at 10 pm (ET), this […]
Why Did The Canadarm Go To Space?
What Is the Purpose of Canadarm? The first Canadarm was initially designed to carry payloads of cargo weighing up to 733 pounds when in space. However, if operated on Earth, the arm is not strong enough to lift even its own weight. It was designed primarily to assist in the assembly of the ISS. Why […]
Who Is Paying For The Pope To Come To Canada?
The federal government says it will provide more than $35 million during the papal visit to Canada to support Indigenous communities, organizations and residential schools survivors. How much is it costing Canada to host the pope? The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, which organized the papal visit, says the trip cost it around $18.6 million. […]