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Abbreviations Provinces Canada
Use these official postal abbreviations of provinces and territories in Canada on mail to and in Canada.
Postal Codes Canada
Find postal codes in Canada using street addresses. Look up zip codes in the United States, and postcodes in the United Kingdom too.
Minimum Wage in Canada
The hourly minimum wage in Canada in each of the provinces and territories.
Shop and Ship to Canada
Shipping charges, Canada customs duties, Canadian taxes, and customs brokerage fees for Canadians shopping at U.S. online stores.
Canada Customs Exemptions
Customs exemptions for Canadian residents to bring goods into Canada duty free depend on the time you've been outside the country.
Income Tax Refunds
Check the status of your Canadian income tax refund.
Alcohol Into Canada - Cdns
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for returning canadian residents bringing alcohol into Canada.
Canada Customs - Alcohol
Customs regulations for bringing alcohol into Canada.
Capital Cities of Canada
The capital cities of Canada - the national capital and capital cities of the provinces and territories of Canada.
Alcohol Into Canada - Visitors
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for visitors bringing alcohol into Canada.
Legal Drinking Age in Canada
The legal drinking age in canada is set by the individual provinces and territories.
Canadian Consulates in U.S.
Contact information for the Canadian embassy in Washington, DC, and Canadian consulates in the United States.
Quick Access Tax Information
This Canada Revenue Agency service provides you with fast and easy access to your basic Canadian personal income tax and benefit account information.
Jacques Cartier
French navigator Jacques Cartier explored the east coast of Canada and the St. Lawrence River and was responsible for naming Canada.
Battle of Dieppe
The Dieppe raid in World War II was a test for the full-scale invasion of western Europe, and it was a disaster for the Canadians.
Check Immigration Status
Many potential immigrants to Canada can now check the status of their Canadian immigration applications using the Client Application Status online service from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Unclaimed Bank Balances
How to find and claim unclaimed bank balances from dormant accounts in Canada free of charge.
The Persons Case
In the Persons Case in the 1920s, five Alberta women fought and won a legal and political battle to have women recognized as persons under the BNA Act.
Quebec Facts
Key facts about the province of Quebec, Canada - geography, government and industry.
My Account Tax Service
My Account, a Canada Revenue Agency service, provides online access to your personal income tax information.
Ontario HST
Ontario combines its provincial sales tax and the federal goods and services tax to create a single harmonized sales tax (HST).
Entry Into Confederation
Canadian Confederation took place in 1867, and originally included four provinces. There are now 10 provinces and three territories in Canada.
Medical Marijuana Regulations
Canadian federal government regulations give access to medical marijuana for the seriously ill.
The National Flag of Canada
It wasn't until 1965 that Canada had its own national flag. Learn about the controversy surrounding its design and the symbolism of the maple leaf flag.
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Mackenzie King was the longest-serving Prime Minister of Canada and introduced many of Canada's social welfare policies. Bland in public, he had a quirky spiritual side.
Sir John A. Macdonald
The first Prime Minister of Canada and a Father of Confederation, Sir John A. Macdonald combined a vision of Canada with alcoholism in a political career that lasted nearly 50 years.
Origin Name Canada
The name Canada was first used by Jacques Cartier in 1535. It wasn't the only name considered by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867 though.
Role of Prime Minister
The responsibilities of the Prime Minister of Canada, the most powerful role in Canadian politics.
Canadian Passport Applications
Step-by-step instructions on how to apply for your Canadian passport.
Legal Smoking Age in Canada
Legal Smoking Age in Canada - Definition of legal minimum age to buy tobacco products as determined by individual provinces and territories in Canada.
History of Capital Punishment
Timeline of the history of the death penalty in Canada and the gradual abolition of capital punishment.
Nova Scotia Facts
Key facts about the province of Nova Scotia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Canada Customs - Tobacco
Customs regulations for bringing tobacco into Canada.
Prince Edward Island Facts
Key facts about the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Mailing Gifts to Canada
How to stay clear of duties and taxes when mailing gifts to Canada.
Apply for Canadian Citizenship
Step by step instructions on how to apply to become a Canadian citizen
Age of Majority in Canada
Age of Majority - Definition of age of majority as determined by individual provinces and territories in Canada.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911, was the first francophone Prime Minister of Canada.
October Crisis Timeline
Events during the October Crisis in Canada in 1970, when the FLQ kidnapped two public officials and the War Measures Act was invoked.
Join the RCMP
Simple step-by-step instructions on joining Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the RCMP.
Gardening in Canada
Information on gardening zones, landscaping and horticulture resources for your Canadian garden.
Temporary Resident Visas
How long it takes to get a temporary resident visa for Canada.
Changing Your Tax Return
If you need to make changes to your Canadian income tax return, here's how to do it online and by mail.
Child Car Seats in Canada
Government regulations for child car seats and seat belts in Canada, including installation, tips and safety alerts.
Nunavut Facts
Key facts about the territory of Nunavut, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Canadian Income Tax Basics
The basics you need to know to file your Canadian income taxes.
Canada Revenue Agency
Description of the Canada Revenue Agency or CRA and what it does.
Tobacco Into Canada - Cdns
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for returning Canadian residents bringing tobacco into Canada.
Employment Insurance Rules
Rules and filing claimants reports to receive Employment Insurance benefits when you're unemployed in Canada.
MPs Salaries
Canadian members of parliament make a base salary and get paid extra for additional responsibilities, such as chairing standing committees.
Alberta Facts
Key facts about the province of Alberta, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Emily Murphy
Social activist Emily Murphy was the first woman police magistrate in Canada. She led the fight for women to be recognized as persons in the Persons Case.
HST
Harmonized Sales Tax in Canada or HST - definition of the harmonized sales tax or HST in Canada.
Replace a Canadian Passport
Simple step-by-step instructions on replacing a lost or stolen Canadian passport
Nellie McClung
Canadian women's rights activist Nellie McClung was a champion of the vote for women and of temperance, and was key in the fight for women to be recognized as persons in the Persons Case.
Saskatchewan Facts
Key facts about the province of Saskatchewan, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Canadian Embassy India
Contact information for the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi and Canadian consulates in India.
Work Permits Canada
The basics on temporary work permits for foreign workers in Canada - which foreign workers in Canada need a temporary work permit and which do not, how to apply for a temporary work permit, and how they work.
BNA Act
The British North America Act, now called the Constitution Act 1867, is one of the base documents of the Canadian constitution.
Apply Online for EI Benefits
How to apply online for Canadian employment insurance.
File Your Taxes Online
Most Canadians can use NETFILE to file their income taxes online.
Ypres 1915
In 1915, the second Battle of Ypres established the reputation of the Canadians as a fighting force as they held their ground against chlorine gas attacks.
Canadian Provinces - Key Facts
Fact sheets on the provinces and territories of Canada - geography, government and industry.
Winnipeg General Strike
A massive general strike crippled the city of Winnipeg in the summer of 1919. Government reaction was aggressive and the workers gained little.
Canadian Income Tax Package
How to get a Canadian income tax package - online, by mail, by phone or in person.
Newfoundland Facts
Key facts about the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Apply for a PR Card
How to apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Card or renew your Canadian Permanent Resident Card.
Ice Storm in 1998
The ice storm of 1998 directly affected more people than any other previous weather event in Canadian history.
Northwest Territories Facts
Key facts about the Northwest Territories, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Age of Consent Canada
Age of consent in Canada - Definition of the age of consent for sexual activity in Canada.
Halifax Explosion
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
Reporting Money to Customs
Customs regulations for reporting money at the Canadian border, when you either enter or leave Canada.
Stephen Harper
Biography, professional and political background of Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Penalties for Late Taxes
If you file your Canadian income taxes late, you may have to pay both a penalty and interest.
Apply for Canada OAS Pension
Simple step-by-step instructions on applying for your old age security pension in Canada
Employment Insurance Benefits
Canadian Employment Insurance and types of unemployment benefits in Canada.
Royal Visits to Canada
Queen Elizabeth has made 22 official Royal visits to Canada since she came to the throne. Here is a brief outline of those Royal visits.
Write to the Quebec Premier
Contact information to write, phone or fax Jean Charest, the Premier of Quebec, Canada.
RCMP Criminal Record Check
Simple step-by-step instructions on getting a certified criminal record check in Canada.
Role of Canadian Senators
The role and responsibilities of Canadian senators include reviewing legislation, acting as watchdogs on the federal government of Canada and representing regional constituents.
Canadian Embassies
Canadian embassies and consulates online - Web sites, street addresses and useful contact lists for travel, immigration and trade information.
Prime Minister Lester Pearson
Lester Pearson was a Nobel Peace Prize winner before he became Prime Minister of Canada. He was a skillful diplomat, but lacked political flare.
Manitoba Facts
Key facts about Manitoba, the province right in the centre of Canada.
John Diefenbaker
John Diefenbaker was a spellbinding speaker who championed civil rights and defended the underdog. As Prime Minister he was not an effective manager.
Canadian Embassy Philippines
Contact information for the Canadian embassy in the Philippines.
Statistics Languages in Canada
2001 Census Canada statistics on the many languages spoken in Canada.
Sir Robert Borden
Prime Minister of Canada through World War I, Sir Robert Borden increased international recognition of Canada and its independence from Britain.
Tommy Douglas
Tommy Douglas was an inspiring leader, as a Baptist minister, as Premier of Saskatchewan and as the first leader of the New Democratic Party.
Cdn High Commission Trinidad
Contact information for the Canadian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Prime Minister Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell was the first woman to be Prime Minister of Canada. She can also claim other firsts for Canadian women in government.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I was the first time Canadians fought as a national unit.
Battle of Passchendaele
Arguments over strategy, heavy rains and mud marked the controversial World War I Battle of Passchendaele, in which 15,000 Canadians died or were wounded.
Canadian Federal Government
Organization of the Canadian federal government, how it works and the services it provides.
Chinese Head Tax
From 1885 to 1923 Chinese immigration to Canada was discouraged by a head tax, and then by the Canadian Chinese Exclusion Act.
Louis St. Laurent
Louis St. Laurent was a wealthy corporate lawyer who first entered politics when he was 60. He was Prime Minister of Canada for nearly a decade.
In Flanders Fields
The poem of remembrance In Flanders Fields was written by John McCrae, a Canadian doctor and soldier.
T4 Tax Slips
Explanation of T4 tax slips issued to taxpayers to use when reporting employment income on their Canadian income tax returns.
Status Citizenship App.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has an online service that lets you check the status of your application for Canadian citizenship online.
Abolition Capital Punishment
Canadian murder rate stays low without capital punishment in Canada.
British Columbia Facts
Key facts about the province of British Columbia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
New Brunswick Facts
Key facts about the province of New Brunswick, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Ontario Facts
Key facts about the province of Ontario, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Role of Governor General
Appointment and role of the Governor General of Canada, the representative of the Queen in Canada.
John McCrae
Canadian poet, doctor and soldier John McCrae wrote the poem In Flanders Fields for a friend killed at Ypres in World War I.
Yukon Facts
Key facts about Yukon, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Decriminalization of Marijuana in Canada
With reports in from two committees of parliament, the Canadian federal government is planning the decriminalization of marijuana.
Canadian Forces Recruiting
The Canadian Forces are looking for thousands of recruits in nearly all careers.
New Canadian \$100 Bill in 2011
The $100 bill is the first plastic bank note for Canada. The bills feel different, have a new design and many new security features.
Write to the BC Premier
Contact information to write, phone or fax Christy Campbell, the Premier of British Columbia, Canada.
EI Applications
How, where and when to submit applications for employment insurance in Canada.
Role of Canadian MPs
The role and responsibilities of Canadian members of parliament.
Edmonton Facts
Key facts about Edmonton Alberta, including population, Edmonton city government, Edmonton attractions and the weather.
Official Languages in Canada
Official languages - definition of official languages in Canada.
Canadian Embassy Ireland
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland.
MLA
Member of the legislative assembly - definition of member of the legislative assembly or MLA in Canada.
Henrietta Muir Edwards
Legal expert and Canadian women's rights activist, Henrietta Muir Edwards was one of the Famous Five who fought and won the battle to have women recognized as persons under the BNA Act.
Members of Parliament
Current federal Members of Parliament in Canada.
Reading PDF Files
How to read PDF files.
PST
Provincial sales tax in Canada or PST - definition of the provincial sales tax or PST in Canada.
Sir Arthur Currie
Profile of Sir Arthur Currie, first Canadian-appointed commander of the Canadian Corps in World War I.
Ottawa Facts
Key facts about Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, including population, government, attractions and the weather.
Travel Documents to Enter US
Effective June 1, 2009, the United States government has implemented new requirements for travel documents for Canadians entering or transiting the United States.
Firsts for Women in Government
Ten historical firsts for Canadian women in government - from the first Canadian woman member of parliament to the first woman Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Winnipeg Facts
Key facts about Winnipeg, Manitoba, including population, Winnipeg city government, attractions and the weather.
RRSP Contribution Limit
Four ways to find out your RRSP contribution limit for your income taxes in Canada.
Alcohol Into Canada - Settlers
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for bringing alcohol into Canada when you are moving to settle in Canada.
Tobacco Into Canada - Visitors
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for visitors bringing tobacco into Canada.
Fathers of Confederation
The representatives of British North America colonies who attended the three major conferences on Canadian Confederation.
Role of Canadian Premiers
Provincial premiers in Canada are the heads of government in the provinces, and they have the responsibilities to go with that leadership role.
T5 Tax Slips
Explanation of T5 tax slips for investment income issued to taxpayers to use when completing their Canadian income tax returns.
Head of State Canada
Head of state - definition of the head of state in Canada.
Study Permits for Canada
How long it takes to get a study permit for Canada.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada from 1984-93 - biography, professional and political career.
Irene Parlby
A homesteader in Alberta, Irene Parlby fought for rural women and children, became a cabinet minister and was one of the Famous Five to push the Persons Case.
Prime Ministers of Canada
Prime Ministers of Canada and their terms of office since Confederation in 1867.
RRSPs - A Canadian Tax Break
Take the best advantage you can of the tax break you get with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) while you save for your retirement.
Introduction to Parliament
Learn the basics about the Parliament of Canada, the legislative branch of the Canadian federal government.
Halifax Facts
Key facts about Halifax, Nova Scotia, including population, Halifax regional government, Halifax attractions and the weather.
Majority Government Canada
Definition of a majority government in Canada.
Marc Garneau
Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau was the first Canadian in space and then head of the Canadian Space Agency. He is now the member of parliament for the Montreal riding of Westmount - Ville-Marie.
Joe Clark
Joe Clark was Canada's youngest prime minister, but not for long. A budget with an 18-cent hike in gas taxes brought him down and Pierre Trudeau back.
GST
Goods and services tax in Canada or GST - definition of the goods and services tax or GST in Canada.
Explore Parks in Canada
Explore national parks and provincial parks in Canada.
Social Insurance Number
When to use your Canadian Social Insurance Number and protecting your privacy in Canada.
Great Depression in Canada Pictures
These pictures of the Great Depression in Canada show soup kitchens, relief camps, protest marches and drought, and the pain and desperation of many Canadians in the 1930s.
Victoria Facts
Key facts about Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, including population, Victoria city government, attractions and the weather.
Canada Car Scrapping Program
The Canadian federal government is putting $92 million towards a national car scrapping program to get older model personal vehicles off the road and reduce air pollution.
Canadian Embassy Thailand
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Canadian World War I Posters Gallery
Pictures of Canadian war posters from World War I.
St. John's, Newfoundland Facts
Key facts about St. John's, Newfoundland, including population, St. John's city government, St. John's attractions and the weather.

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