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| Language: | English, French |
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| Electricity: | 110V AC 60Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 1 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. National licence required. International Driving Permit recommended |
| Currency: | Canadian Dollar (CAD 1 = 100 Cents) |
| Business/Social Hints: | Business in the English speaking provinces is conducted in English, in the French speaking ones in French. Smoking in public places is now illegal in some parts, including bars. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants or clubs, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is as follows: Alberta, Manitoba & Quebec (18 years), British Colombia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Nova Scotia (19 years) |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 2 Apr - 5 Apr Easter, 24 May Victoria Day, 1 Jul Canada Day, 6 Sep Labour Day, 11 Oct Thanksgiving Day, 11 Nov Remembrance Day, 25 Dec -26 Dec Christmas. |
| Emergency Services: | Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911 |
| Clothing: | Canadian Prairies; Light clothes with warmer wear for summer, extra warm thermals for winter Eastern Canada; Reasonably warm clothes in summer, thermals for winter, rainwear at any time Northern Canada; Fairly heavy clothes for summer, extra heavy thermals for winter Southern Canada; Lights clothes with warmer wear for summer, thermals for winter, rainwear at any time Western Canada; lighter clothes with warmer wear for summer. Reasonably warm clothes for winters in costal area, thermals for visiting inland or mountain areas. Rainwear especially during winter |