Category: Canada

When Did Canada Stop Having Slaves?

Britain banned the institution of slavery in present-day Canada (and British colonies) in 1833, though the practice of slavery in Canada had effectively ended already early in the 19th century through local statutes and court decisions resulting from litigation on behalf of enslaved people seeking manumission. When did slavery actually end in Canada? The Slavery […]

Can You Extend An Air Canada Credit?

Can I extend Unused Flight Pass Credits? You can extend your Flight Pass for an additional three (3) months for a fee. The fee depends on the Flight Pass purchased. A Flight Pass extension is available one (1) month prior to the Flight Pass expiration and must be processed prior to the Flight Pass expiration. […]

How Many People Speak Greek In Canada?

Greek is the 20th most commonly spoken language in the Toronto CMA, with 41,225 people (0.7% of the population) speaking Greek (2016 Census). 1.98. Riding Greek Canadians Percentage Scarborough Centre 4,945 4.48 Beaches—East York 4,585 4.23 Don Valley East 3,785 4.06 Markham—Stouffville 3,885 3.11 Is Greek spoken in Canada? Dozens of communities, associations and groups […]

Who Was The Founder Of Canada West?

The society was founded in the United States by John O’Mahony and in Ireland by James Stephens (1858). Who founded Canada West? The Founders’ Endowment Fund is a permanent fund created in 1996 and named to honour the four founding members of the Canada West Foundation: George Maxwell Bell, Arthur J.E. Child, Frederick C. Mannix […]

Why Are Canada Post Rates So High?

High fuel costs have led Canada Post and major delivery companies to raise fuel surcharges for parcels, with late-November levels hovering at an average of 40 per cent the base cost of delivery. Why does Canada Post charge so much? The primary reason that Canadian postage costs so much is simple: Canada doesn’t have enough […]

What Are The Three Services For Which Canada Post Will Provide Registered Mail?

Registered Mail may include: Lettermail™ Documents. The service secures the signature of the addressee or the addressee’s representative and provides the sender with: A mailing receipt with the date of purchase. A copy of the signature of the person who accepted the delivery. Tracking and the date when we deliver the item. Does Canada Post […]