The history of Canada as a French colony is almost as long as that of the United States as republic. After the British conquest of this French colony in 1760, a quarter of a century elapsed before any real English-speaking population settled on the soil of old Canada (Quebec and Ontario). Is Canada mostly French […]

The much sought-after Indian talent is moving to Canada from the US due to the country’s outdated immigration policies, particularly on H-1B visas, experts have told American lawmakers. Why so many Indians move to Canada? Indians move for economic prospects to Canada’s economy and job market and have been performing well against many European and […]

Toronto the unhappy: A study conducted by the Canadian Centre for the Study of Living Standards has found that despite having the country’s largest GDP and population, the megacity ranks lowest on the happiness scale. What is the most depressing city in Canada? In fact, a ranking called the “Misery Index” from The Macdonald-Laurier Institute […]

Zuccarini has seen the Victoria’s Secret set in real life and says the company “did a pretty good job knocking it off”—but that the quality of the fabrics is different. “We trim ours with silk; theirs is polyester,” she says. What fabric does Victoria Secret use? One of the nylon fibers at the forefront of […]

For more than 100 years, Canadian authorities forcibly separated thousands of Indigenous children from their families and made them attend residential schools, which aimed to sever Indigenous family and cultural ties and assimilate the children into white Canadian society. What is happening to First Nations in Canada? “First Nations have worse health and educational outcomes, […]

Kanata is a fairly safe area and you shouldn’t have too much trouble with crime here. The Emergency number is 911. It might be a good idea to avoid certain parts of Glen Cairn after dark on weekends. And take care in the Kanata Centrum on Friday and Saturday nights. What are the bad areas […]

With a crime rate of 49 per one thousand residents, Niagara Falls has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 20. […]

Vancouver’s concrete buildings won’t withstand a major earthquake. VANCOUVER — Buildings constructed with six-inch concrete walls could collapse if the Lower Mainland is hit by a major earthquake, says a professor at the University of British Columbia. Are buildings in BC earthquake-proof? Buildings are not designed to be earthquake-proof.The seismic provisions in the B.C. Building […]

No, Niagara Falls is not the tallest waterfall in the world. About 50 other waterfalls are “taller” including the Angel Falls in Venezuela, ranking first at a height at 979 metres (3,212 feet).The Canadian Horseshoe Falls has a vertical plunge of 57 metres (188 feet) to the Niagara River below. Where is the largest waterfall […]

According to them, cheap pints, lots of part-time jobs, and a few other factors helped Toronto achieve high status. And as Canada’s economic heart, Toronto offers plenty of great work opportunities for students – especially in tourism, hospitality, and business. Toronto is a great student city for shopping! Is Toronto a good place for students? […]

Outside Quebec Persons coming to Canada Amount of funds required per year (doesn’t include tuition) Amount of funds required per month (additional to the tuition) You (the student) CAN$10,000 CAN$833 First family member CAN$4,000 CAN$333 Every additional accompanying family member CAN$3,000 CAN$255 How much money do I need if I want to study in Canada? […]

Montreal is a major industrial centre, commercial and financial metropolis, railway and maritime bridgehead, and one of the centres of francophone culture in North America. It is one of the world’s great cities and enjoys international acclaim. What makes Montreal so unique? Montreal is North America’s number one host city for international events. Montreal is […]

Biometrics allow visa officers to screen applicants for prior criminal convictions or Canadian immigration infractions.Fingerprint verification will be on a discretionary basis by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at other Canadian airports and at land ports of entry. How long does it take to get Canadian visa after biometrics? around 8 weeksIt takes around […]

Montreal usually receives around 23 inches of snow, with a layer of 10 inches of snow on the ground by the month’s end and blizzards, which can bring large amounts of snow, aren’t uncommon. Visitors can expect rain about eight days out of the month during December. How much snow does Montreal get in December? […]

Montreal is a very walkable city, but if your feet do grow weary, the Montreal Metro and bus are both cost-efficient and easy to use. There is also a public shuttle bus (No. 747) that runs between downtown and the Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) 24/7. Is it safe to walk around Montreal at […]