The Canadian dollar did not arrive in its current form all at once. Before 1858, different regions of what would become Canada operated with a jumble of British pounds, US dollars, and locally issued tokens. Moving toward a unified dollar system was largely a practical decision aimed at simplifying commerce, though the transition unfolded gradually…
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Fun Fact: Valedictorians In Non-American Schools
The term and rank valedictorian is really only seen in the United States, Canada, and the Philippines.
Fun Fact: First Nations People of Alberta Canada
The indigenous First Nations people that lived in Alberta, Canada before Europeans arrived were the Plains Indians and the Woodland Cree.
Fun Fact: Motto of Alberta Canada
The motto for the province of Alberta, Canada is fortis et liber which is “strong and free” in Latin.
Fun Fact: Maple Syrup’s Biggest Producer
You can’t really find maple syrup production outside of the United States or Canada but the biggest region of maple syrup production is Quebec.