Category: Canada

As a result of Lester Pearson’s leadership in the 1956 Suez Crisis and Canada’s role in the UN Emergency Force he helped create, many Canadians consider peacekeeping part of the country’s identity. What is Canada known for peace? Canada’s role in the development of peacekeeping during the 20th century led to the reputation as a […]

Canada’s role in the United Nations ( UN ) peacekeeping mission in the Congo from 1960 to 1964. Where has Canada been involved in peacekeeping? The regions where Canadian peacekeepers have served truly span the world, including such diverse places as Cyprus, Congo, the Golan Heights, India and Pakistan, the Balkans, Cambodia, Haiti, Rwanda, East […]

Canada tourist visa is required for Yemeni citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 180 days and visa expires in 180 days. Applicant is required to be present when applying for Canada tourist visa. A total of 10 documents are required for applying Canada tourist visa. Does Canada accept Yemeni refugees? Canada […]

Seven Canadian Leopard 2 squadrons served in Afghanistan between February 2007 and July 2011, when Canada’s combat mission to Afghanistan ended. The tanks remained in theatre, while personnel were rotated every six months. Did Canada send tanks to Afghanistan? Kabul and Kandahar Canada’s main contribution to the war effort was the maintenance in Afghanistan of […]

Canada recognizes the importance of regional stability, and supports efforts to protect Yemen’s recognized government, defend its territory, and improve stability in Yemen. Is Canada accepting refugees from Yemen? The most successful have been the refugees in Jordan and Canada. A total of 55 people fled to the United States from Yemen. With 27 positive […]

From 1992 to 2010, some 40,000 Canadian military personnel served in the Balkan region, under difficult conditions, on peace support missions designed to protect the lives of civilians and allow for stabilization and reconstruction initiatives. What did Canada do in the Balkans? Operations. Following the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia, some 40,000 Canadian Forces personnel […]

After the Second World War, a growing population and an economy devastated by war were leading reasons for many Dutch immigrants to seek economic opportunity in North America. Why did the Dutch immigrate? Many of the Dutch immigrated to America to escape religious persecution. They were known for trading, particularly fur, which they obtained from […]

Canada sent three contingents to South Africa, while some Canadians also served in British units. In total, more than 7,000 Canadians, including 12 nurses, served in the war. Of these, approximately 270 died. How many Canadians were involved in the South African War? 7,000 CanadiansMore than 7,000 Canadians volunteered for service during the South African […]

Report Highlights and Trends Justice System Costs $1.1 billion Health Care System Costs $3.9 billion Opportunity Costs: Lost Income $19.4-25 billion Opportunity Costs: Lost Tax Revenue $2.7-3 billion Total Cost of Poverty in Ontario $27.1 – $33 billion How much money does the government give to poverty? Economic security programs: About 11 percent (or $665 […]

Canadian Government Vs. Australian Government Despite being on the other side of the world, Canada and Australia share many similarities in their forms of government. Not only are they both members of the British Commonwealth, but the way their governments operate are very similar. Is Canadian government same as Australia? Citizens’ Assemblies and Parliamentary Reform […]