Category: Canada

Yet at any given time there are drinking water advisories in dozens of First Nations communities across Canada. The lack of clean, safe drinking water in First Nations is one of the greatest violations of the UN-recognized human rights to water and sanitation. Why do indigenous people in Canada not have clean drinking water? Like […]

Canada’s response. Canada created a federal-provincial team to devise a common solution ― the 1985 Eastern Canada Acid Rain Program. It established: An eastern Canada cap of 2.3 million tonnes of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)in the seven easternmost provinces, to be met by 1994 and maintained until 2000. How was the problem of acid rain solved? […]

The Boundary Waters Treaty (BWT) has rules that help keep Canadian waters clean. Many lakes, rivers, and other waters flow between Canada and the United States, so both countries follow the same rules. What act protects water between the US and Canada? The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) between Canada and the United States […]

The M109 self-propelled howitzer became the primary armament of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in 1968 and served in that capacity into the 21st Century. Why doesn t Canada have self-propelled artillery? Canada previously operated the M109 self-propelled howitzer, which resembles a tank, before they were retired in 2005 due to escalating costs. What […]

Current aircraft Type Origin In service Boeing CH-147F Chinook US 15 Bombardier CC-144 Challenger Canada 4 Canadair CT-114 Tutor Canada 26 de Havilland Canada CC-138 Twin Otter Canada 4 What planes do Canada use? Trainer Bell 412CF. C-90B King Air. CH-139 Jet Ranger. CT-142 Dash-8. CT-155 Hawk. CT-156 Harvard II. Grob-G120A. What is Canada’s main […]

As a part of the British Empire, Upper Canada was unable to escape this broader conflict and when, on June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Britain, Canada was brought to the front line of what had become a world war. How was Canada involved in the War of 1812? As a colony […]

If you’re a Veteran who lives overseas, you remain entitled to the benefits and services you earned through your military service. Most VA benefits are payable regardless of your place of residence or nationality. Who qualifies for Veteran benefits in Canada? To qualify for a disability benefit you must be one of the following: Canadian […]

Gasoline accounts for the largest portion of RPP production at Canadian refineries at 36%, followed by diesel and middle distillates (such as light fuel oil) at 33%. Despite comprising only slightly more than a third of total refinery production, gasoline has the greatest impact on the daily lives of most Canadians. Where does diesel come […]

Part of the reason diesel fuel is more expensive than gas is the total amount of federal and state taxes added to each gallon. There are often higher excise taxes placed on diesel fuel than on standard gasoline. Why is diesel so expensive right now Canada? Diminishing fuel supply has been an issue throughout 2022. […]

Operating Fleet Aircraft Air Canada Express Covered Aircraft Fleet CRJ 900 35 CRJ 200 15 Dash 8-400 39 E175 25 Is Air Canada Express a good airline? Air Canada Express is a Canadian carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.1/10. Does Air Canada use Boeing or Airbus? As of November 2022, […]