Category: Canada

With some notable exceptions, most provinces do not generally require contractors to be licensed. Quebec has an elaborate scheme requiring all contractors to be licensed, while British Columbia requires that residential builders be licensed. Do contractors have to be licensed in Canada? Independent contractors If you hire an independent contractor to work with your business, […]

No, Canada mobile carriers are not impacted at this time. Canadian mobile carriers may introduce registered A2P 10DLC solutions in the future, but at this time carriers have not announced any plans to do so. Who should register for 10DLC? To protect consumers, U.S. carriers have implemented 10 digit long code, or 10DLC. This requires […]

This occupation is not regulated in Canada. This means that you are not required to be registered with one of the provincial or territorial regulatory authorities to be authorized to practise this occupation in Canada. How do I become a certified construction manager in Canada? A master’s degree in project management may be required. Several […]

National Electrical Codes Electrical codes lay out guidelines that help facilitate the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. In the United States, the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code fulfills this need. In Canada, it is the Canadian Electrical Code. Does Canada follow the NEC code? The standard reference documents for electrical installations in North […]

Public Safety Partner Agencies The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) investigates and reports on activities that may pose a threat to the security of Canada. CSIS also provides security assessments, on request, to all federal departments and agencies. Is CSIS part of public safety? The agency is responsible to Parliament through the minister of public […]

Architects in Canada are licensed at the provincial or territorial level. Some provincial or territorial associations may have additional requirements before licensing or registration. Are architects regulated? ARB is an independent professional regulator, established by Parliament as a statutory body, through the Architects Act, in 1997. We are accountable to government. The law gives us […]

So what are the requirements in Canada? To join the largest and leading aromatherapy association established in 1993, you would need over 400 hours of aromatherapy education that includes aroma chemistry, safety, anatomy and physiology and materia aromatica to name a few. What qualifications do you need to be an aromatherapist? College Level 2 or […]

The Supreme Court of Canada decided in R v Patrick, 2009 SCC 17 that individuals do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their garbage. Can police go through your garbage in Canada? Police are free to search through a person’s garbage without a warrant, even if it means crossing a residential property line, […]

In Canada, nearly 70% of all paper and cardboard are recycled. This recovery percentage puts Canada among the top recycling countries in the world. Recovered fibers are used by almost 80% of all U.S. paper mills. This fiber is used to make paper-based packaging, tissue products, office paper, and more. What happens to recycled paper […]

Drinking water is: important for your health. a great way to quench your thirst. a way to stay hydrated without calories. Why is water the drink of choice on the food guide? It helps regulate our body temperature, moves nutrients through our cells and flushes waste from our bodies. The best way to quench your […]