Category: Canada

The Convention of 1818. The Convention of 1818 was a treaty between the United States and Britain that set the 49th parallel of latitude as the boundary between 49th parallel and the US across the West. This remains the boundary today between the two nations. Why did Polk compromise on the boundary between Canada and […]

The Governor General represents the King in Canada at the federal level. Lieutenant Governors are the King’s representatives in each province. They are appointed by the Governor General through an Order-in-Council that is proposed by the Prime Minister and approved by the federal Cabinet. What does a lieutenant governor do in Canada? Lieutenant governors are […]

Canada continues the Westminster tradition of using the title Prime Minister when one is speaking to the federal head of government directly; the Department of Canadian Heritage advises that it is incorrect to use the term Mr. What does Canada call their leader? The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Justin Trudeau (born […]

33% of Canadians have been camping their entire lives. 5% of Canadians went camping for the first time this year. 50% of camping households intend to take more camping trips next year. 54% of camping households also intend to take longer camping trips next year. How many people went camping Canada? An estimated 3.1 million […]

Each of the 10 Canadian provinces has a lieutenant governor. He or she is appointed by the governor general, on the recommendation of the prime minister, usually for a period of 5 years. Lieutenant governors are the highest-ranking officers of their province and represent His Majesty The King in their jurisdictions. What are Governors called […]

10. Each of the 10 Canadian provinces has a lieutenant governor. He or she is appointed by the governor general, on the recommendation of the prime minister, usually for a period of 5 years. Who is the current lieutenant governor of Canada 2022? Violet Elizabeth Dowdeswell OC OOnt (née Patton; born November 9, 1944) is […]

The Canadian General Council of the Boy Scout Association, incorporated 12 June 1914, was a branch of the Boy Scout Association until 30 October 1946 when it became an independent member of the Boy Scout World Conference. The name was changed to Boy Scouts of Canada and to Scouts Canada in 1976. What are Scouts […]

five women’s institutions. The Correctional Service of Canada ( CSC ) operates five women’s institutions as well as a healing lodge: Fraser Valley Institution for Women. How many women’s prisons are in Ontario? Facilities for the Incarceration of Women in Ontario In Ontario, there is one penitentiary which can house about 150 women. What are […]

Does Scouts Canada admit both boys and girls? Yes, Rover Scouts became co-ed in 1993, with all remaining Sections following in 1998. Can girls do scout? Individuals of all genders are encouraged to join in all adventurous opportunities in Scouts. Do Boy Scouts still exist in Canada? Scouts Canada is the country’s leading co-ed youth […]

Robert Land Academy (RLA) is Canada’s only non-university level private military academy. Located in the township of West Lincoln on the north shores of the Welland River five kilometres west of the hamlet of Wellandport, the Academy began to accept students in 1978. The Academy is an all-boys institution. Is military school free in Canada? […]