Category: Canada

Many Indigenous people in Canada have been at the forefront of movements that concern issues like the environment, Indigenous and treaty rights, equal access to education and health care, the rights of women and children, and more. Indigenous women have taken up causes that affect their families and communities. What are First Nations fighting about […]

1885. The railway — completed in 1885 — connected Eastern Canada to British Columbia and played an important role in the development of the nation. Built in dangerous conditions by thousands of labourers, including 15,000 Chinese temporary workers, the railway facilitated communication and transportation across the country. When did the railway end in Canada? For […]

During World War II, Canada opened internment camps to incarcerate “enemy aliens”, including Japanese, Italian and German citizens. Most of the German civilians were arrested in Great Britain before being transferred to the Canadian camps. What is the purpose of an internment camp? Nazi concentration camps served three main purposes: To incarcerate people whom the […]

Special duty on stamped tobacco products manufactured in Canada and exported Product Rate Cigarettes $0.095724 per cigarette Tobacco sticks $0.095724 per stick Tobacco products other than cigarettes and tobacco sticks $5.98275 per 50 grams or fraction of 50 grams contained in a package How much is federal tax on cigarettes in Canada? 18.475¢ per cigarette. […]

The residential schools settlement obligated the 48 Catholic entities involved to pay $79 million, which was broken into three parts, including making “best efforts” to raise $25 million for residential school survivors. How much money did residential school survivors get each? $10,000 to $200,000The children often endured physical and sexual abuse at the federally run […]

March 4 – Bertha Wilson is appointed Canada’s first female Supreme Court justice. March 8 – The Canada Act is passed by the British House of Commons. April 17 – Elizabeth II signs Canada’s newly patriated constitution in Ottawa and the new Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms comes into effect. What big events […]

The answer is yes and no, depending on where you might make the purchase. Not every dealership accepts credit cards as a method of purchase. If a dealership does accept credit cards as a form of payment, you need to do a cost/benefit analysis to decide whether this is a smart decision for your finances. […]

Pink Shirt Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday of February each year. People wear pink shirts to signify the stand against bullying. This day started in Canada and is now observed on various dates around the world. How many countries celebrate Pink Shirt Day? 180 countriesAccording to the organization, last year alone, people in […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Truth and Reconciliation Day Also called Orange Shirt Day Type Historical, memorial Significance National day to recognize the impact of the Canadian Indian residential school system Date September 30 What is Orange Shirt Day in Canada? Orange Shirt Day was created as an opportunity to discuss the effects of […]

Federal government to provide more than $35 million for supports during papal visit. Did Canada pay for Pope visit? The Government of Canada provided support to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, including urban and off-reserve organizations, for community-led initiatives related to the papal visit and the legacy of residential schools, such as healing activities, […]