Parliament makes laws in the form of statutes or “Acts.” All three elements must assent to a bill (draft Act) for it to become law. The assent of the Crown is always the last stage of the law-making process. Who creates the legislation? All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that […]
Category: Canada
Does Canada Require A Pre Trip Inspection Report?
In Canada, a commercial truck driver is required to complete a pre-trip truck inspection every 24 hours and to monitor the vehicle’s condition throughout the trip. Drivers must carry both the current inspection report and the inspection schedule. Is a post trip inspection required in Canada? Canada requires commercial drivers to do a daily trip […]
Are Home Inspections Mandatory In Canada?
Are home inspections required? There is no law in Canada that requires a home be inspected before purchase. However, some buyers make a satisfactory home inspection a condition of their purchase offer. Are home inspections mandatory in Ontario? Even newly built properties may require inspections, however, homebuyers are protected by builder and vendor warranties under […]
How Can We Help Food Insecurity In Canada?
Our examination of social policies across the provinces determined that increases to the minimum wage, increase welfare incomes, and lower income taxes for low-income households reduce the risk of food insecurity. What are some solutions to food insecurity? Giving more people benefits through nutrition assistance programs, increasing benefit amounts, and addressing unemployment may help reduce […]
How Is Recycling Sorted Canada?
Not everything goes in the same bin. Canadians are highly encouraged to sort their garbage into blue, green, and black bins depending on an items’ material. Sorting is important to help reduce your waste’s environmental impact. How does my recycling get sorted? The sorting process A vibrating machines separates the cardboard and paper – different […]
What Weight Does Canada Require Placards For A Shipment Of Dangerous Goods?
500 kg. Section 4.16. 1 of the TDG Regulations provides an exemption from displaying placards on a road or railway vehicle if the dangerous goods have a gross mass that is less than or equal to 500 kg. You always have the option, however, to display placards for small quantities of dangerous goods voluntarily. Does […]
What Government Agencies Are Responsible For Ohs In Canada?
Health Canada contributes to occupational health and safety (OHS) issues by coordinating the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and monitoring workplace radiation exposure. What government agency is responsible for OHS? The largest and most well-known of these agencies is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The OSH Act of 1970 regulates safety for the […]
Is Construction Regulated In Canada?
Various federal, provincial and municipal administrative bodies and law enforcement agencies have the power to enforce the laws and regulations that govern the construction industry in Canada. Is construction highly regulated? The construction industry is highly regulated, with complex legislation relating to a wide range of subjects, including; planning permission, design and construction, health and […]
Who Approves Building Materials In Canada?
The Canadian Construction Materials Centre. The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) has been an integral part of the Canadian construction product approval process for more than 30 years. Which organization manages the organizational system for construction materials and systems in Canada? The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) has a mandate to advance and protect the […]
Do U.S. Short Codes Work In Canada?
A short code is only able to send messages to, and receive messages from, same-country phone numbers on carrier networks that have approved the short code. US short codes can only send to US phone numbers on US carrier networks that have approved that short code. Do short codes work internationally? Short codes do not […]