Indian Day Schools operated for over a century, from the 1860s to 1990s. Similarly to residential schools, the purpose of the day schools was to assimilate Indigenous children and erase Indigenous language and culture. Children who attended Indian Day Schools faced verbal, physical, and sexual abuse. What happened in Indian residential schools in Canada? The […]
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How Many Indigenous People Fought In The War Canada?
While exact numbers are elusive, it has been estimated that as many as 12,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit people served in the great conflicts of the 20th century, with at least 500 of them sadly losing their lives. How many Indigenous Canadians fought in the war? While the exact enlistment number is unknown, it […]
When Did Japanese Internment Camps End In Canada?
On April 1, 1949, Japanese Canadians were given the right to vote and the legal restrictions used to control the movement of Japanese Canadians were removed. No Japanese Canadian was ever charged with disloyalty, and the incident is now acknowledged as one of the worst human rights violations in B.C.’s history. When did Canadian Japanese […]
What Time Does The Pope Arrive In Canada?
The papal plane landed at 11:09 am local time at Edmonton International Airport after a more than ten hour flight from Rome where he left in the morning local time. The arrival of the Pope with the journalists on board with him was followed with a brief welcome by civil and religious authorities. What time […]
What Does Canada Import Japon?
Mineral ores, mineral fuels and oils (mostly coal and natural gas), oilseeds (canola), meat (mostly pork), and wood (softwood lumber) were Canada’s largest exports to Japan, while autos, auto parts, industrial machinery, electrical machinery and equipment, and scientific and precision instruments (mainly for medical What does Canada import from Japan? Canada Imports from Japan Value […]
How Did Ancient Greece Influence Canada?
The Ancient Greek Law introduced democracy and used it to make decisions and that is the reason we have it in our Legal System today. The tort laws, family laws, procedural laws and public laws that were first used in the Ancient Greek System became more developed and started to apply more to the Canadian […]
How Many Italians Were Interned In Canada?
In 1940, after Italy joined the Second World War as an ally to Germany, over 600 Italians were interned in camps under the authority of the War Measures Act and the Defence of Canada Regulations. Approximately 31,000 Italian Canadians were declared “enemy aliens”, and had to report to local registrars once per month. How many […]
Do You Need A Visa To Enter Canada From Greece?
No, being a citizen of Greece, you don’t need a Canada Visa for the citizens of Greece to visit Canada. You just need a Canada ETA to enter and stay in the country for tourism purposes. To get this document, you don’t have to visit the Consulate Office. This document can be applied and obtained […]
Can I Move To Canada From Greece?
How long does it take to Immigrate to Canada from Greece? It takes 6-18 months to receive a Canadian Visa decision. AN application may remain in Express Entry for 12 months and it usually takes a few months to gather all the requirements at home in Greece to lodge the initial application. Can I live […]
Can I Live In Canada With Greek Passport?
Greek passport holders are required to obtain a Canada Electronic Travel Authority (Canada eTA) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 90 days. If the Greek citizens intend to stay for a longer duration, then they should apply for a relevant Visa depending on their circumstances. Canada eTA is valid for 5 […]