I just found out that Canada had a football league and now I’m curious

Hey there, I just need some on the ground advice from a real human who's accomplished this.

I'm a Canadian with US citizenship, looking to renew my US passport before year's end. I'm seeing conflicting information about expired passport timeline requirements that the the American Citizen Service Desk at the consulate was not able to answer by email. I don't know why since this kind of seems like their main reason for existing, but here's my original email.

This travel.state.gov website advises an expired passport within 15 years may be used for US passport renewal - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html

The US embassy to Canada site advises the expired passport must be within 5 years - https://ca.usembassy.gov/online-fee-payment-now-available-for-adult-passport-renewals-in-canada/

My US passport expired in 2018 and I want to get my application in and fees paid before the end of the year. I would really appreciate a clear answer on whether I can use my expired US passport to fulfill this process, or if there's additional documentation I may need. 

If the 5 year thing proves to be accurate, what else would I need to renew in the way of documents? I have notarized copies my birth certificate, which has my American mother's birthplace on it, and current BC ID.

I also have a valid Canadian passport for the next two years, but I want to get my US one in order before any potential changes to dual citizenship status happen. I'm not looking to spend a bunch of money disowning my US citizenship (unless a really horrible law is passed for us) so I do want to strengthen my position by handling this now.

Appreciate any help.

UPDATE: this appears to be the answer. I am going to leave up the post in hopes it helps other folks. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskACanadian/comments/1gm728l/comment/lw0d8a1/

What is the most traditional Canadian dish that Canada can be proud of?

Latin America name's comes because that's the main part where spain, (a latin language) had gone into, or smth like that, idk too much bout english.

Thing is, Latin America, coming from latin, technically should include Canada, since one of the official Canadian languages is french (latin language), and i couldn't find which is the real major language, which makes me wonder, do people from Canada think they MAY be part of Latin America?

What was the moving process like? Where did you go? How many years did it take and why? What are things you wish you knew before and prepared for? Are you happy you moved or do you wish you never did? Tell me everything you're open to sharing please.

Where do y’all buy cheap tools?

In America, people who commit these crimes and sexually abuse or perpetuate the harm of children via CSAM will go to jail for decades, if not for life.

The norm I’ve been told by crown attorneys, investigators, can observe in Ontario for things like sexual assault/CSAM/Child luring/exploitation especially is less than 3 years(source1 source2 source3 source4 source5 source6 )which is extremely difficult to wrap my head around.

Is there a specific governmental push or reasoning for such lax sentencing for these horrific crimes?

It’s extremely difficult for me to understand, please feel free to share any insight or cultural differences I might not be aware of.

Edit: Thank you for the replies! I’m specifically asking about child sexual abuse.

Edit again: My bigger question is, who is okay with sentencing like this? Do every day Canadians think this is just and appropriate sentencing?

Hello! As the title suggests, I’m a 23-year-old Canadian citizen who grew up in Ontario but has been studying abroad with my girlfriend (a U.S. citizen) for nearly two years. Because my girlfriend is American and trans, I’ve spent a lot of time learning about the U.S. government to support her, especially during the recent election cycle.

However, I recently realized I don’t understand Canada’s government very well. I've been trying to read up on it, but I’m a bit lost. For example, I only just learned that a prime minister can serve for decades here!

I know I should understand this important part of my own country, so I’m reaching out for guidance on where I can learn more and gain a better understanding. I recognize that politics can be complex, and I’d really appreciate any help without judgment.

TL;DR: I'm a 23-year-old Canadian who’s been studying abroad. I've spent time learning about the U.S. government due to my American, trans girlfriend, but I realized I don’t understand my own government. I’m looking for resources or guidance on understanding Canada’s political system.

Edit: wow thank you so much everyone this has been super educational and I appreciate all of the information you have provided. This got way more traffic they I could have imagined.

I'm in Saskatchewan right now and most Canadians I encounter say "eh" but in other sentences they don't.

I recently interviewed some older gentlemen at the Kahnawà:ke reservation in southern Quebec. Several of them appear to use the word "drag" to mean a loan. As in, "If you needed money, he was always there to give you a drag."

Am I hearing this correctly? Is this a common Canadian term? Or maybe specific to that area?

EDIT: Well at least know I know that this isn't a common thing. The guy was talking about a bartender, so I thought maybe they were saying "drink" but it certainly doesn't sound like it. Thanks to everyone for chiming in!

My girlfriend and I are headed up to Canada tomorrow so I’m trying to set the mood with some good Canadian tunes. I discovered Stan Rogers some years ago and have been blasting him ever since but I want to add to it — any good recommendations folks?

I'm Canadian, and I've lived in 4 provinces. I've been to all of the major city centres, and most of the big touristy areas (Niagra Falls, Banff, Cape Breton Highlands). I want to plan some epic family vacations in some incredible places I haven't been yet. I'm currently considering:

A) St. John's, Newfoundland

B) Sandbanks Provincial Park, Ontario

C) Prince Rupert, British Columbia

D) Anything else!

I'm looking for your recommendations on what to do in these smaller areas, things to know before I go, and good places to stay (especially with Sandbanks, I don't see many accommodation choices nearby except to drive from Belleville).

Edit: Wow! Thanks everyone! This is a great list. Some that you've mentioned that I really need to think about are Tofino, Whitehorse, and Grasslands National Park.

A little more background on me: I grew up in Nova Scotia, went to university in Fredericton, NB, and then Ottawa. Now living in Calgary. I've seen all of the Maritimes inside and out. Only really Montreal and Quebec city in la Belle province. Only really Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, and Niagara in Ontario. I've been to Winnipeg and Vancouver, and Kelowna, and have seen most of Alberta south of Edmonton (including the mountains, the badlands, and Elk Island). I've been very lucky! I'd be traveling with my husband and 11 year old daughter.

Thanks!

Does Canada use the mm/dd/yyyy format for dates or the dd/mm/yyyy format? Or do you actually use yyyy/mm/dd day-to-day?

Answers from google seem contradictory.

I'm Curious why Eurospec cars are not allowed in Canada - what the differences are between Eurospec cars and the cars allowed in Canada (in terms of features and why they wouldn't be permissible in the country). I think there would be quite a bit of demand for these vehicles and I could see them catching on in Quebec as they have "unique versions" of cars currently sold today. Initially I thought it was something related to North American Cars had to be on some sort of NAFTA (USMCA now) standard. But in Mexico they have a number of Eurospec cars and you see them occasionally in the border states of the United States (of course with Mexican tags). They have brands such as Peugeot & Renault. Why can't you get them in Canada or import Eurospec cars from Europe? I think the features are cool - you can get a standard transmission, new tech, good fuel economy, decent interior design, A lighter vehicle, and adaptive headlights.

I have a lot of anxiety about the Trump win and would prefer to became apathetic to American news and no longer see it while staying up to date on Canadian news however this doesn't seem possible.

Ok, i remember this food item from my childhood, but I have no idea what it was called and if I can still buy it.

It was some kind of log dessert (?) thing that had a chewy center and was wrapped in nuts. Maybe there were cherries in it too?

I remember that it may have had a brand name, but we always bought PC (with a white label) or no name brand.

In regular food isles, not frozen. . Does this ring a bell for anyone ?

I just got a conditional job offer with the government of Canada pending a Secret Security Clearance. However, like 7-8 years ago, I was a suspect in a Criminal Investigation, and nothing crystalized from that investigation.

My question is: will that said investigation be "viewed" while they are processing my Clearence, or do they only conduct a Criminal Record check and do not check for current RCMP files?

The Secret Security Clearence is the only condition missing out and this is causing quite a bit of stress since I've been waiting for 5 months.

I live in the USA while my friend lives in Alberta, CA and I know that they’d be charged with a duty tax for what I’m sending. The package is worth $549.04 USD / $759.92 CAD, and I’m sending it through USPS. I don’t want my friend to pay whatever taxes or fees that end up being included because it’s a gift and I also want to be prepared as to how much I have to pay for everything. Does anybody know the different taxes and fees that are charged by both the Canadian government as well as USPS and roughly how much they would be? Also, does the Customs Value of a package includes the shipping total or only consist of the Value of all of the items combined. Thank you!

Even though it isn't a Monday, as the American election will undoubtedly be a popular topic today. Please keep all discussion here.

I miss those old Laura Second French Mint chocolate bars (the ones that were just solid chocolate with mint favouring. The After Eight ones are OK, but they are nowhere near as good.

I also miss Ingersol Cheese.

I’m an American and went on a weekend trip to Quebec City a few months ago. I admittedly wasn’t looking SUPER hard but I didn’t see labatt blue anywhere I went that sold beer restaurants and bars included. There’s some popular American beers I haven’t tried because they’re not sold in New England so idk if it’s the same up there.

I recently was looking at what to at an uncontrolled T-intersection. From what I understand:

1. In Canada, it's first to the intersection that has the right of way
2. In USA, it's the ones going straight through that have the right of way.

Am I correct that these laws are different in Canada vs the U.S.?

What other laws are different between Canada and the U.S.?

Also, I'm not talking about differences that may exist between different states or provinces, but general driving laws between the U.S. and Canada.

I know this probably varies from department to department but I got my first speeding ticket and I’m quite stressed at the fact that it might prevent me from getting accepted, I was planning on starting my application in the next few months

Hi there! I'm looking for some advice on the route I'm taking through Alberta to get to Fort St James.

I'll be doing the drive in the next week or so (early / mid November). I know conditions might not be great and might change quickly, and I've planned accordingly and given myself extra time and stocked the van with emerg. kit and correct tires and whatnot. I would much prefer to take a longer route if it is relatively safer and less stressful.

I am debating between jumping on the 43 North past Edmonton, to 97 West in BC and taking that to Prince George, or just taking Yellowhead the whole way. Just a question of which is a safer bet. I'd appreciate any and all advice, thank you all very much! :)

Does anyone else have this problem? Monarch Money Management has not successfully connected to the RBC Royal Bank (Canada) for 8 days. I cannot send a help request to Monarch support because you have to include the institution. As soon as I enter RBC, the help request cancels.

so i'm just wondering if CANSOFCOM is joinable with out former army work or do I need to already be in the army to join the forces just a question might not join I just want to know!

While I buy a poppy and contribute to soldier on every year to support our Canadian vetrans who need help, I take it as a day of reflection.

I think about -- those who actually served Canada. I think of the ones who died and those that came back, some wonded and some not. -- I think of the civilians killed in our wars. This includes for example, the 6 millions Jewish people and 450,000 Roma murdered by the Nazis in WW2. It includes victims on both sides of any of these conflicts who were killed in bombings or other activities, it includes the victims of other war crimes. -- I think of the Canadians today who come here fleeing war and genocide from other countries. I think of those who aren't Canadians experiencing these things. Some of these conflicts I know and others I don't. Our news coverage omits a lot of conflicts. (This includes the 2000000 people in Gaza, it includes people in Yemen, in Ukraine but the coverage of news in Canada is so poor that it includes a lot of conflicts I'm unaware that are currently occurring) -- I think of the evils of war in general.

Some people alive here in Canada today have witnessed war. I haven't. I count myself as being lucky.

What strange things do you put on your poutine

I see the way that all the powerful countries in the world are joining with BRICS, and from the way things are going, it might become the main currency and United States dollar might end up actually falling. But that's just my perspective. With the current rate of geopolitics and how Canada is doing at the moment, what would you think on the idea that we become a country with BRICS? Why or why not?