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Shop and Ship to Canada
Shipping charges, Canada customs duties, Canadian taxes, and customs brokerage fees for Canadians shopping at U.S. online stores.
Minimum Wage in Canada by Province
Minimum wage in Canada, by province
Abbreviations of Provinces in Canada - Postal Abbreviations Provinces
Official abbreviations of provinces and territories in Canada, and US state abbreviations
Canadian Consulates in U.S.
The Canadian embassy in Washington, DC, and Canadian consulates in the United States.
Apply for a Canadian Passport
Instructions on how to apply for a Canadian passport.
Postal Codes Canada
Use these locator tools to look up postal codes in Canada, zip codes in the United States, and postcodes in the United Kingdom.
Income Tax Refunds
Check the status of your Canadian income tax refund.
Capital Cities of Canada - National Capital and Provinces Capital Cities
The capital cities of Canada - the national capital and capital cities of the provinces and territories of Canada
Canadian Embassy India
The Canadian High Commission in New Delhi and Canadian consulates in India.
Canada Customs - Alcohol
Customs regulations for bringing alcohol into Canada.
My Account Tax Service
My Account, a Canada Revenue Agency service, provides online access to your personal income tax information.
Canada Customs Exemptions
Canada customs regulations for personal exemptions allowing returning Canadian residents to bring goods into Canada duty free.
Quebec Facts
Key facts about the province of Quebec, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Cdn High Commission Trinidad
Contact information for the Canadian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Canadian Embassy Philippines
The Canadian embassy in Manila, Philippines.
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.
Canadian Embassies
Canadian embassies and consulates online - Web sites, street addresses and useful contact lists for travel, immigration and trade information.
Tackling Violent Crime Act
Summary of the Tackling Violent Crime Act, omnibus legislation containing reforms to sentences for gun crimes, reverse onus bail for gun crimes, sentences for dangerous offenders, increasing the age of consent and impaired driving.
Canadian Premiers
Index to present and past Canadian premiers of the provinces and territories of Canada.
Mailing Gifts to Canada
How to stay clear of duties and taxes when mailing gifts to Canada.
Alcohol Into Canada - Cdns
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for returning canadian residents bringing alcohol into Canada.
Prime Ministers of Canada
Prime Ministers of Canada and their terms of office since Confederation in 1867.
Canadian Provinces - Key Facts
Fact sheets on the provinces and territories of Canada - geography, government and industry.
Gardening in Canada
Information on gardening zones, landscaping and horticulture resources for your Canadian garden.
Apply for a PR Card
How to apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Card or renew your Canadian Permanent Resident Card.
Become a Canadian Citizen
Step by step instructions on how to apply to become a Canadian citizen
Employment Insurance Benefits
Canadian Employment Insurance and types of unemployment benefits in Canada.
NB Elections
New Brunswick elections - results of the last New Brunswick provincial election, who can vote, New Brunswick voters lists, electoral districts and MLAs.
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.
Legal Drinking Age in Canada
Legal Drinking Age in Canada - Definition of legal drinking age as determined by individual provinces and territories in Canada.
Canadian Income Tax Package
How to get a Canadian income tax package - online, by mail, by phone or in person.
Alcohol Into Canada - Visitors
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for visitors bringing alcohol into Canada.
Gun Registry in Canada
Soaring costs and administrative mismanagement, in concert with strong political, philosophical and emotional differences of opinion on gun control, have combined to make the gun registry a hot issue in Canada for years
Decriminalization of Marijuana in Canada
With reports in from two committees of parliament, the Canadian federal government is planning the decriminalization of marijuana.
Ice Storm in 1998
The ice storm of 1998 directly affected more people than any other previous weather event in Canadian history.
Canadian Federal Government
Organization of the Canadian federal government, how it works and the services it provides.
The National Flag of Canada
It wasn't until 1965 that Canada had its own national flag. Learn more about the history and etiquette of flags in Canada.
Chinese Head Tax
From 1885 to 1923 Chinese immigration to Canada was discouraged by a head tax, and then the Canadian Chinese Exclusion Act stopped Chinese immigration to Canada for nearly a quarter of a century.
New Hundred Dollar Bill
The Bank of Canada has introduced a new Canadian $100 bill with high-tech security features and a design on the theme of exploration and innovation.
Members of Parliament
Current federal Members of Parliament in Canada.
October Crisis Timeline
Timeline of events during the October Crisis in Canada in 1970, when the FLQ kidnapped two public officials and the War Measures Act was invoked.
Introduction to Parliament
Learn the basics about the Parliament of Canada, the legislative branch of the Canadian federal government.
Fathers of Confederation
Canadian Fathers of Confederation - the representatives of British North America colonies who attended the three major conferences on Canadian Confederation.
PST
Provincial sales tax in Canada or PST - definition of the provincial sales tax or PST in Canada.
EI Applications
Applications for Canadian Employment Insurance benefits - how, where and when to apply for employment insurance in Canada.
Michaelle Jean
Michaelle Jean has been appointed Governor General of Canada, becoming the first black Canadian Governnor General.
Nova Scotia Facts
Key facts about the province of Nova Scotia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
High Commission Australia
Contact information for the Canadian High Commission in Canberra, Australia and Canadian Consulate General in Sydney, Australia.
Reporting Money to Customs
Customs regulations for reporting money at the Canadian border, when you either enter or leave Canada.
Kyoto Protocol and Canada
A change in government in Canada makes support of the Kyoto Protocol an issue.
Canadian Government Surplus
Try Canadian government surplus sales for good deals on household and office furniture, office equipment, and even cars and boats.
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Profile of Willian Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada - biography, accomplishments and political career.
Manitoba Facts
Key facts about the province of Manitoba, Canada - geography, government and industry.
History of Capital Punishment
History of the death penalty in Canada and the gradual abolition of capital punishment in Canada.
Stephen Harper
Biography, professional and political background of Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Abolition Capital Punishment
Canadian murder rate stays low without capital punishment in Canada.
GST
Goods and services tax in Canada or GST - definition of the goods and services tax or GST in Canada.
Canadian Income Tax Basics
The basics you need to know to file your Canadian income taxes.
Explore Parks in Canada
Explore national parks and provincial parks in Canada.
Reading PDF Files
How to read PDF files.
Canadian Confederation - Dates of Entry of Provinces and Territories of Canada
Dates of entry into Canadian Confederation of provinces and territories of Canada
RCMP Criminal Record Check
Simple step-by-step instructions on getting a certified criminal record check in Canada.
Unclaimed Bank Balances
How to find and claim unclaimed bank balances from dormant accounts in Canada free of charge.
Canadian Embassy China
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy and Consulates in the People's Republic of China.
Role of Prime Minister
Role and responsibilities of the Prime Minister of Canada.
ID for Permanent Residents
Secure ID cards for Canadian permanent residents replace the old paper IMM 1000 document.
Prime Minister of Canada
Learn about the role of the Prime Minister of Canada, the current Prime Minister of Canada and Canadian prime ministers in history.
Cdn High Commission Malaysia
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Alberta Facts
Key facts about the province of Alberta, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Marijuana Reform Bill
This bill to reform Canadian marijuana laws was introduced several times by Liberal governments in Canada, but never passed. The Conservative government elected in January 2006 does not plan to re-introduce the bill.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911 - biography, professional and political background and pictures.
High Commission Jamaica
Contact information for the Canadian High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica.
Canadian Embassy Japan
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy and Consulate in Japan.
Canadian Embassy Russia
The Canadian Embassy in Moscow, Russia.
Jacques Cartier
Profile of Jacques Cartier, the French navigator who explored the east coast of Canada and the St. Lawrence River and was responsible for naming Canada.
Canada Customs - Tobacco
Customs regulations for bringing tobacco into Canada.
Ypres 1915
In 1915, the second Battle of Ypres established the reputation of the Canadians as a fighting force.
Canadian Provincial Mottoes - Provinces of Canada Mottoes
Official mottoes of the provinces of Canada
Ontario Facts
Key facts about the province of Ontario, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Child Car Seats in Canada
Government regulations for child car seats and seat belts in Canada, including installation, tips and safety alerts.
Sir Robert Borden
Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada from 1911-20 - biography, professional and political background.
Temporary Resident Visas
The basics on temporary resident visas for Canada - which visitors to Canada need a temporary resident visa, how to apply for one, and how they work.
Head of State Canada
Head of state - definition of the head of state in Canada.
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.
Canadian Forces Recruiting
The Canadian Forces are looking for thousands of recruits in nearly all careers.
Sir John A. Macdonald
Profile of Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada and a Father of Confederation.
Provincial Flower Emblems of Canada
Official flower emblems of the provinces of Canada.
Yukon Facts
Key facts about the Yukon, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Travel Documents U.S. Entry
Travel documents required for Canadians to enter or transit the United States by air, land and sea.
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.
Replace a Canadian Passport
Simple step-by-step instructions on replacing a lost or stolen Canadian passport
Prince Edward Island Facts
Key facts about the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Apply for Canada OAS Pension
Simple step-by-step instructions on applying for your old age security pension in Canada
Winnipeg General Strike
For six weeks in 1919 the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba was crippled by a massive general strike.
Newfoundland Facts
Key facts about the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Join the RCMP
Simple step-by-step instructions on joining Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the RCMP.
The Persons Case
In the Persons Case in the 1920s, five Alberta women fought a legal and political battle to have women recognized as persons under the BNA Act.
Nellie McClung
Profile of Nellie McClung, champion of the vote for women and of temperance, and one of the Famous Five Alberta women who fought the Persons Case to have women recognized as persons under the BNA Act.
BNA Act
British North America Act - definition and description of the British North America Act or BNA Act.
Atlas of Canada
Find maps of Canada and information on Canadian geography in the online Atlas of Canada.
Canadian Embassy Ireland
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland.
Canadian Biographies
Biographies of those who have served in Canadian governments and those Who have changed government in Canada.
TELEFILE - File Taxes by Phone
If you have a simple Canadian income tax return, you may be able to use TELEFILE to file your income taxes by phone, for free.
New Brunswick Facts
Key facts about the province of New Brunswick, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Canadian citizen
Canadian citizen - definition of a Canadian citizen.
Medical Marijuana Regulations
Canadian federal government regulations give access to medical marijuana for the seriously ill.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I was the first time Canadians fought as a national unit.
Canadian Embassy Saudi Arabia
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nunavut Facts
Key facts about the territory of Nunavut, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Crime Rates Canada 2006
The 2006 crime rate in Canada was the lowest in 25 years, mainly due to statistics for non-violent crime.
German Prisoners Normandy
Picture showing a member of the Canadian Provost Corps (CPC) guarding the first German prisoners to be captured by Canadian soldiers on the Normandy beachhead on D-Day.
Canadian Embassy Thailand
Contact information for the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
British Columbia Facts
Key facts about the province of British Columbia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Summer in Montreal, Quebec
Summer activities, Montreal directory, maps, online newspaper and weather forecast to plan your summer in Montreal, Quebec.
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.
Social Insurance Number
When to use your Canadian Social Insurance Number and protecting your privacy in Canada.
Role of Canadian Senators
The role and responsibilities of Canadian senators - representing regional constituents, reviewing legislation and as a watchdog on the federal government of Canada.
Employment Insurance Rules
Rules and filing claimants reports to receive Employment Insurance benefits when you're unemployed in Canada.
Saskatchewan Facts
Key facts about the province of Saskatchewan, Canada - geography, government and industry.
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.
Waste Not Want Not WWI Poster
The Waste Not Want Not poster from World War I was published by the Canada Food Board to encourage Canadian women to preserve perishable foods.
Origin of Provinces Names
The origin of names of the provinces and territories of Canada.
head of government
Head of Government - definition of head of government in Canada.
opposition party
Opposition party - definition of opposition party 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.
Federal Ridings
Find information on ridings and electoral districts for federal elections in Canada.
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.
Premiers of Alberta
Premiers of Alberta, Canada and their terms of office since 1905, the year Alberta joined Canadian Confederation.
Canada Day Checklist
Things you need to know to celebrate Canada Day, marking the birthday of Canadian Confederation.
Premiers of Manitoba
Premiers of Manitoba, Canada and their terms of office since 1874, as well as Chief Ministers from 1870 to 1874.
Role of Canadian MPs
The role and responsibilities of Canadian members of parliament.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada from 1984-93 - biography, professional and political career.
Life and Death Statistics 2003
An overview of statistics on life expectancy, Canadian death statistics and causes of death in Canada in 2003.
Life and Death Statistics 2002
A quick overview of statistics on life expectancy, deaths and causes of death in Canada in 2002.
John Diefenbaker
Profile of John Diefenbaker, Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963 - biography, professional and political career.
Northwest Territories Facts
Key facts about the Northwest Territories, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Permanent Resident Canada
Permanent resident - definition of permanent resident in Canada.
Official Languages in Canada
Official languages - definition of official languages in Canada.
MPP
Member of the provincial parliament- definition of member of the provincial parliament or MPP in Ontario, Canada.
Role of Governor General
Appointment and role of the Governor General of Canada, the representative of the Queen in Canada.
Battle of Beaumont Hamel
The Battle of Beaumont Hamel on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme was a slaughter for the Allies, and the 1st Newfoundland Regiment was virtually annihilated.
RRSP Contribution Limit
How to find out your RRSP contribution limit for your income taxes in Canada.
Tobacco Into Canada - Cdns
Customs regulations and duty-free allowances for returning Canadian residents bringing tobacco into Canada.
Gilles Duceppe
Biography, professional and political background of Gilles Duceppe, Leader of the Bloc Quebecois Party.
Canadian POWs at Dieppe
Canadian prisoners of war led through Dieppe by German soldiers.
Bill to End Long-Gun Registry
The Canadian government has re-introduced a bill to end the registry of long guns - hunting rifles and shotguns - in Canada.
leader official opposition
Leader official opposition - definition of leader of the official opposition in Canada.
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