Category: Canada

Importation of Human Remains Into Canada As a minimum requirement, human remains must be transported in a leak proof container. 2. Upon importation, cadavers, body parts and other human remains must be accompanied by a death certificate. Do you have to declare ashes at the border? Visit the CBSA website for a full list of […]

Rideau Hall has played a prominent historical and constitutional role in Canada since Confederation. For more than 150 years, this heritage site has been the official residence of Canada’s governors general. Where do governor generals live? The Governor-General has two official residences – Government House in Canberra and Admiralty House in Sydney. Both properties date […]

around 3 hours. How long does cremation take? Typically, it takes around 3 hours to perform a single cremation. More modern cremation retorts are capable of shorter cremation times. The funeral home or crematorium will need to schedule a cremation once all the required authorizations and permits are obtained. How long does it take to […]

A green burial is another option which is more environmentally friendly. It is also a less expensive alternative to cremation or burial in a coffin, growing in popularity in Canada in recent years. A municipality in Alberta, Lethbridge, is the first to allow green burials in public cemeteries. Where can you have a green burial […]

Coal industry In Canada, many parts of the nation have abundant low-cost, domestic coal, while other regions have easy access to an international supply. The Canadian coal industry produces coal for use in metallurgical applications (e.g., coking or steelmaking) and thermal applications (e.g., electricity generation). How big is coal industry in Canada? The coal industry […]

Being buried on your land is permitted throughout most of Canada. You are not required to use the services of a funeral home. However, keep in mind that Canadian burial laws differ in each province. For example, under the current New Brunswick burial laws and regulations, burial on one’s property is permitted. Can I be […]

In Canada, scattering ashes is permitted on any Crown land or water, and does not require a permit, unless there is a sign prohibiting it. The same goes for water on Crown land – like rivers, lakes and oceans. It is permitted in Canada. Can I scatter ashes anywhere Canada? In Canada there are no […]

With more than 14.7 million residents, Ontario is the largest province in Canada and one of the most costly. Ontario has the highest housing cost compared to Canada’s national average, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), where 48% of Ontarians reside. Which Canadian province has the most expensive real estate? British ColumbiaBritish Columbia is […]

For an outhouse or a composting toilet, a permit is required from the Ministry but not the applicable septic authority. Can I put a composting toilet on my land? Your composting waste (solid waste), if it is linked to a household, can be used on your own land without issue. If it is linked to […]

Scattering Cremated Remains In Canada there are no federal laws associated with the scattering of cremated remains. Scattering is generally permitted on any Crown land and waterways and a permit may not be required. It is important to keep in mind that you can do so generally, within regulation and with permission. Is it illegal […]