Quick Stats
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Prime Minister
Mark Carney (current Prime Minister of Canada).
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Capital City
Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
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Provinces & Territories
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories.
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Peace Ranking
Canada is ranked among the world’s more peaceful countries (Canada is ranked as the 14th most peaceful country in the world).
Travel & Passport
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Passport Value
A Canadian passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries and territories, making it one of the world's most powerful passports, with rankings placing it around 8th globally for 2026.
Economy
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GDP Growth
Canada’s annual GDP growth changes yearly (check latest official stats when presenting).
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Stable Economy
Canada has a high-income economy with strong banking and global trade ties.
Sales Taxes (Provinces & Territories)
Quick guide for everyday shopping. (Rates can change — verify if you’re using this for real payments.)
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Alberta (AB)
GST 5% only (no PST).
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British Columbia (BC)
GST 5% + PST 7% (typical retail purchases).
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Manitoba (MB)
GST 5% + PST 7%.
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New Brunswick (NB)
HST 15%.
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Newfoundland & Labrador (NL)
HST 15%.
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Nova Scotia (NS)
HST 14%.
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Ontario (ON)
HST 13%.
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Prince Edward Island (PE)
HST 15%.
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Quebec (QC)
GST 5% + QST 9.975% (applied on price excluding GST).
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Saskatchewan (SK)
GST 5% + PST 6%.
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Yukon (YT)
GST 5% only (no PST).
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Northwest Territories (NT)
GST 5% only (no PST).
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Nunavut (NU)
GST 5% only (no PST).
Provinces & What They’re Known For
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Alberta
Major oil & gas industry; large share of Canada’s petroleum production.
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British Columbia
Mountains + coastline; major Pacific trade + tourism.
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Ontario
Largest population; big tech/business hubs (Toronto, Ottawa).
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Quebec
Strong Francophone culture, festivals, food, history.
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Saskatchewan
Prairies + agriculture; wide open landscapes.
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Manitoba
Nature + wildlife; central Canada; lakes and parks.
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Nova Scotia
Coastal culture; seafood; ocean views.
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New Brunswick
Forests + coastline; strong Acadian heritage.
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Newfoundland & Labrador
Rugged coastline; unique Atlantic identity and culture.
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Prince Edward Island
Smallest province; beaches + local food.
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Territories
Yukon, NWT, Nunavut — northern lights, huge landscapes, strong Indigenous heritage.