In Canada, provincial boards regulate home beer-making. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s FAQ states: “You may make beer or wine at home as long as it is only for your personal consumption or to be given away free of charge. Homemade (or ‘u-brew’) beer or wine may not be sold or used commercially. […]
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Where Do Grapes In Canada Come From?
The Okanagan and Similkameen valleys in south-central British Columbia are also home to a large portion of Canada’s wine grape production. Smaller grape-growing regions include southern Ontario and Québec, Vancouver Island, and New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Where do most of the grapes come from? The vast majority of table grapes consumed […]
Where Does Canada Get Its Grapes From?
Fresh table grapes. Canadians consume over 190 TMT of fresh grapes annually, but less than 5% of these are produced in Canada. Most fresh table grapes are imported, mainly from the United States, Chile and Mexico. Grape. Published Online April 23, 2013 Last Edited March 13, 2015 Where do grapes in Canada come from? The […]
Is Obesity Increasing Or Decreasing In Canada?
Another 9.9 million adults (36.3%) were classified as overweight – bringing the total population with increased health risks due to excess weight to 63.1% in 2018. This was an increase from 2015 where 61.9% of Canadians aged 18 and older were overweight or obese. What is the obesity rate in Canada 2022? This means that […]
Where Does Canada Export Apples To?
Archived Content Exports Imports Country US $ Country United States 26,496,573 United States United Kingdom 5,853,886 Chile Mexico 4,038,239 New Zealand Does Canada import or export apples? Approximately 10 percent of fresh apple production in Canada is exported depending on the Canadian apple crop size. Where does Canada export fruits to? Top 3 fresh fruit […]
Where Do Grapes Come From In Canada?
The two leading wine grape regions in Canada are the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario and the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Where do grocery store grapes come from? Today, over 99 percent of grapes commercially grown in the United States come from California. With 81 varieties grown, California grapes come in three colors – green, […]
Which Is The Oldest Commercial Grape-Growing Area In Canada And Ontario?
Lake Erie North Shore. The oldest commercial grape-growing area in Canada and Ontario’s most southerly point, Lake Erie North Shore shares the same latitude as northern California and Bordeaux. This allows this appellation to enjoy a long growing season and ripe fruit with a perfect balance between natural sweetness and acidity. What is the oldest […]
What Year Did Baby Bonus Start In Canada?
2016. July 2022 marks the 6th anniversary of the Canada Child Benefit, which was introduced in 2016. When did the $5000 baby bonus start? When the 2002 Baby Bonus was first introduced, it was predicted by some that the incentive would encourage an increase in teenage, single and young mums. However, the ABS data shows […]
Can You Take 18 Months Maternity Leave In Canada?
Oh Canada! What a wonderful country to be a new mother. As Canadians, we are fortunate to have a paid parental leave program. In 2017, our federal government introduced the option for parents to take an extended 18 month leave instead of the usual 12 months. Is maternity leave 18 months now in Canada? These […]
What Is The Canada Assistance Plan And How Is It Related To Childcare Policy?
Under the Canada Assistance Plan, the federal government contributed 50% of the cost of provincial social assistance pro- grams providing income support and certain welfare services to low income residents. Child care was listed as a qualifying welfare service under the CAP intergovernmental agreements. What was the purpose of the Canada Assistance Plan? The Canadian […]