Category: Canada

Government of Canada Crown Legislature Parliament House of Commons Senate Meeting place House of Commons: West Block Senate: Senate of Canada Building Executive (King-in-Council) Head of government Prime Minister Who controls the federal government in Canada? Parliament is Canada’s legislature, the federal institution with the power to make laws, to raise taxes, and to authorize […]

Canada follows the International Metric System. Temperatures, rainfall measures, distance, weights, velocity are expressed in metric units. Does Canada use statute or metric? metricOfficially, Canada is a metric country since the 1970s. However, the 1970 Weights and Measures Act (WMA) was revised in 1985 and allows for “Canadian units of measurement” in section 4(5), itemized […]

Through the Fisheries Act , Fisheries and Oceans Canada regulates the aquaculture industry in order to protect fish and fish habitat. The Act sets out authorities on fisheries licensing, management, protection and pollution prevention. Who controls fisheries in Canada? The federal government is given exclusive legislative authority for “Seacoast and Inland Fisheries”, including protection for […]

The Maritime Forces Pacific is home to the 13 ships and two submarines of the Canadian Fleet Pacific. With the support of His Majesty’s Canadian Armory, the Pacific Fleet builds and operates balanced and versatile maritime forces in support of operations undertaken at home and abroad to ensure the security of Canada. Does Canada have […]

States other than the coastal state enjoy certain freedoms, notably, freedoms of navigation and overflight. Canada has exerdsed its 200 nautical mile fisheries jurisdiction since 1977. How is fishing regulated in Canada? Through the Fisheries Act , Fisheries and Oceans Canada regulates the aquaculture industry in order to protect fish and fish habitat. The Act […]

Overview. The right to fish for food, social and ceremonial (FSC) purposes is protected under section 35 of the Constitution. It is a collective right, not an individual one. Designated Indigenous harvesters can catch what is needed for themselves and/or their community for FSC purposes. What are the fishing laws in Canada? Canadian Residents: Children […]

These refugees were widely referred to in the media as “boat people.” Moved by the desperate plight of the hundreds of thousands who, to escape the Communist regime, took to the high seas in makeshift boats that threatened to sink at any moment, many Canadians offered to sponsor their journey to Canada. When did boat […]

You have the opportunity to build a career in the public service by tapping into networks, on-the-job training, mentoring programs, job mobility, and other career development tools. We support life-long learning‑we even have our own Canada School of Public Service to help you develop throughout your career. What is the benefit of working with the […]

Remote Area Border Crossing Permit This permit is only for residents of Canada and the United States and can only be used in designated areas such as the wilderness border of the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park. The permit is good for one year and takes 3-6 weeks to be processed. Is the Canadian border […]

Waterways, that include rivers and lakes, are important for the development of Canadian economy. Together, they provide the possibility of generating hydroelectric energy. How important is water to Canadian economy? Every year Canada withdraws around 44.7 billion cubic meter of freshwater, 64% of which are used for thermal power generation. Manufacturing and mining consume 15%, […]