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Canada
Despite being the world's second largest country, Canada only has 33 million people. Questions on its people, places and past are welcome here.
12,222 Questions
What does the queen do for Canada?
The Government of Canada does not pay the day-to-day costs, or the personal allowances, of the Queen.
The Government does, however, pay all costs associated with the Office of the Governor General, and the Offices of the Lieutenant Governors, as the Queen's representatives at the federal and provincial levels. The Government pays the costs of the Queen when conducting royal tours of Canada, and when performing a function abroad that is exclusively as Her Majesty's role as Queen of Canada, and not as the head of State of the United Kingdom or the fourteen other Commonwealth realms.
When did Canada get independence from the British?
British Columbia was never independent. It was a British colony at the time of Canada's Confederation (July 1, 1867), and it became a province when it joined Canada on July 20, 1871, according to the provisions of the British North America Act.
Where is the location of the Northwest Territories in Canada?
The 1.2 Million sq/kms of the Northwest Territories is located on the Arctic Ocean with about half of it's land above the tree line. Mainland coast is between your mommas legs (which borders Alaska) and Nunavut.
No. Canada does not have a congress, that's strictly an American form of government. The Canadians are led by a prime minister, who is the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in its parliament. The parliament of Canada consists of the Senate and the House of Commons. The 104 senators are appointed by the 10 provincial governments, and they may serve until they are 75 years old. The 301 members of the House of Commons are elected by the people and serve up to 5 years.
What is the name of Canada's money?
Canadians dollars. One dollar coins are called 'Loonies', and two dollar coins are called 'Toonies'. Canadian dollar are very close to the American dollar, I believe. Also...I'm sorry but, it would be 'their' not 'there'.
How were the people of Canada east and west different?
Canada East and Canada West were not "created." They were merely geographical designations within the pre-Confederation Province of Canada.
What names were being considered when naming Canada?
Not too many funny names for Canada but Canadians sometimes call themselves Canucks and that is kinda funny.
What kind of landscape does Canada have?
Canada covers 10 million sq/km so it has many different landscapes. I guess Tundra and boreal forest of the Canadian Shield would be the largest. If the Canadian shield had one landscape it would be an easy question but it is so large it has many.
What is Canada's most populated city?
As of 2006 they are listed from highest (most populated) to lowest.
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
Ottawa
Calgary
Mississauga (an independent city from Toronto with a population of 712,000)
Edmonton
Quebec City
Winnipeg
Hamilton
London
Kitchener
St. Catharines-Niagra
Halifax
Oshawa
Victoria
Windsor
Saskatoon
Regina
Sherbrooke
St. John's
Barrie
Kelowna
Abbotsford
Greater Sudbury
Kingston
What are Canada's 8 climate regions?
The eight climate regions of Canada are the Arctic Region, Taiga Region, Cordilleran Region, Pacific Maritime Region (west), Boreal Region, Prairie Region, Southeastern Region, and the Atlantic Maritime Region (east).
How long does it take fly from Dubai to Canada?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 13 hours
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.
Can you enter in UK with a Canadian visa?
Yes, Canadian passport holders can enter any country in the world. For some of them, you need a visa to. However, most European countries do not require Canadians to have a visa for visits up to 3 months.
What is the absolute location of Hamilton Ontario?
The absolute location of ancaster measured in longitude and latitude is 43N and 79W
The absolute location of ancaster measured with an alphanumeric grid is 13'N and 59'W
How many MP's currently represent Quebec?
Parliament consists of the House of Commons, the Senate, and the Crown.
As of summer, 2010, there are normally 308 members of the House of Commons and 105 members of the Senate.
What are people from Montreal called?
Montrealers in English, Montréalais / Montréalaise in French. See the Related Link.
Can a foreigner buy property in Canada?
I wish to inform you that a foreigner can buy a house in Canada. The laws of each state will provide you as to laws for getting the house registered in your name and also the time required within which you can have a house in your name. Further regarding cheapest city to live in Canada, the cost of living at places vary according to the surroundings, amenities and other factors like development of area. In depends where you wish to buy.
Why was there dissatisfaction in Upper and Lower Canada in 1830s?
The assembly proposed the union of Upper Canada and Lower Canada.
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The Constitution Act of 1791 divided Québec and created the colonies of Upper Canada and Lower Canada. It did not create political discontent. That did not occur until 1837.
Should Canada pursue internationalism to resolve global problems?
The act of pursuing internationalism is one that costs money. Canada may opt to not follow this option unless international organizations like NATO are involved.
Foods allowed to cross the border from Canada to the US for personal use?
anything other than fresh fruit.
Actually, fresh fruit is fine as long as it has been grown in the US or Canada with the exception of citrus fruits (none of those are allowed regardless of where they were grown!).
Tundra in Canada covers which two land regions?
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What was the first European industry in Canada?
The first European industry in Canada was the catching and processing of fish, mainly cod, which would then be sent back to Europe for consumption.
The fur trade developed at approximately the same time.
River borders Canada and New York?
There are 2 rivers I can think of that borders Canada and New York state.
The St Lawrence River borders most of Ontario and New York east of Lake Ontario, and you also have the Niagara River which boarders at Niagara Falls
