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Facts About Canada
4

General Information
4

Business Hours
5

Public Holidays
6

Government
6

Economy
6

Weather
7

Time Zones
8

Comparative Size Charts
9

Geographic Overview
10

Major Cities
10

People and Culture
11

Demographics
11

Language
11

Religion
11

Etiquette
11

Food
13

Registrations
14

Social Insurance Number
14

Driver's License
14

Visas
15

Pets
14

Money and Banking
16

Banks
16

Bank Accounts
16

Currency Exchange
17

Payment Methods
17

Credit Cards
18

Taxes
19

Safety and Security
20

At Home
20

On the Streets
20

In the Car
20

Emergency
20

Communication and Media
21

Telephone
21

Mobile
21

Television
21

Internet and Wi-Fi
21

Newspapers
22

Canadian Postal Service
22

Driving
23

Rules and Regulations
23

Roads
24

Fuel
25

Vehicle Registration and License Plates
25

Insurance and Assistance
26

Child Safety Regulations
27

Driving During the Winter
27

Health
28

Medical Systems Overview
28

Insurance
28

Education
29

School Registration
29

Immunization
29

Public Education
29

Private Education
30

Housing
32

Home Finding
32

Understanding the Rental Contract
34

Departure
36