Category: Canada

Why Is Canada’S Growth Rate So Low?

Immigration, not fertility, mostly drove Canada’s population growth from 2016 to 2021 and was also the main reason for the slowdown since 2020 due to border restrictions put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. Why is Canada’s growth rate decreasing? In 2020, Canadian immigration was reduced by half because of border closures, bringing […]

Is Public Transportation Federal Or Provincial Canada?

In general, the federal government has the constitutional authority to oversee international and inter-provincial transportation, while the provincial governments are responsible for intra-provincial transportation. Is Transport Canada federal or provincial? federal departmentWhat is Transport Canada? Transport Canada is the federal department responsible for most of the transportation policies, programs and goals of the Government of […]

Are There Heated Roads In Canada?

Apart from a bridge or two – there are no heated roads / sidewalks. Does Canada have heated sidewalks? Despite success stories both near and far, heated sidewalks haven’t caught on in the snowy Canadian cities that have considered it, aside from a few small driveways and short paved stretches. What country has heated roads? […]

What Does Transport Canada Do?

Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. It promotes safe, secure, efficient and environmentally-responsible transportation. Transport Canada reports to Parliament and Canadians through the minister of Transport. What is the mission of Transport Canada? Our mandate We work to make our transportation system safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible. Canadians want green, innovative […]

How Do I Find Dispersed Camping In Canada?

Resources for Finding Camping in Canada FreeCampsites.net – a great resource for free and cheap camping. iOverlander.com – a user-generated site for finding wilderness campsites all over the world. DiscoverCamping.ca is the official website for BC Parks who are responsible for provincial parks and recreation areas. Is there dispersed camping in Canada? Simply put, the […]

Are Parks Public Property Canada?

Public space and public parks are land. In Canada, land is the resource that has enabled the settler state to maintain control. What authority does Parks Canada have? 6 (1) The Agency is responsible for the implementation of policies of the Government of Canada that relate to national parks, national historic sites, national marine conservation […]

Which Street Is Called Wall Street Of Canada?

Bay Street. Bay Street is the Canadian equivalent of Wall Street and is home to several major banks, large corporate law firms, and other important Canadian institutions. Why is it called Wall Street? The epicenter of the city’s Financial District, Wall Street was named after an actual wall that was built on the street in […]

What Is An Ee Group Canada?

In the Employment Equity Act, the four designated groups are defined as. Women. Aboriginal peoples: persons who are Indians, Inuit or Métis. Persons with disabilities: persons who have a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment and who. What is an EE group? Under the Employment Equity Act, the government is required […]