r/AskACanadian

disclaimer: I did read the faq, but I could only find threads for the UK/US/German gifts.

I have some friends coming over tommorow from Canada and want to give them some Dutch gifts. I had 'pepernoten' and 'hagelslag' in mind, but I want to give a bit more than that. Does not necessarily have to be food I guess, though I will definitely make them try some bitterballen, kibbeling and frikandellen.

Maybe you guys can help, anything you really liked here that you couldn't find in Canada?

Thinking about kidspeak/slang the other day, I remembered "scoff". When I was younger (late 60s early 70s) this was a very common word for steal. "Someone scoffed my bike while I was in the store"! I can't find that meaning anywhere. The only definitions listed are to deride something or eat greedily (eat greedily was scarf or scorf, to us) I wonder if this was a Canadian thing or maybe a BC thing? Could have been so localized that it was just my school/neighborhood. Hell, maybe my friends and I made it up... thoughts?

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to drive from Toronto to New York City (Manhattan), and I'm honestly so confused about how the toll system works. I'm hoping someone here can help me figure things out!

A little background:

I'm a university student from Vancouver, currently doing an internship in Toronto. My employer has provided me with an Avis rental car, which is paid for using my manager's company credit card (since I'm an intern and don't have my own corporate card).

I've driven across the border from Vancouver to Seattle before, and it was pretty straightforward. But driving from Toronto to Manhattan seems like a completely different story, especially when it comes to tolls.

I'll be driving a compact SUV, and I'll be the only person in the car.

Here are my questions:

1. How exactly do tolls work between Toronto and Manhattan? Are there toll booths where I can pay manually, or is everything electronic?
2. Roughly how many tolls should I expect to pay? Can I pay them directly using my personal credit card?
3. How do tolls work with an Avis rental car? This is my biggest concern. Since the rental is under my employer's account and my manager's company credit card is on file, I really don't want any toll charges going to that card. It would be awkward and complicated to sort out reimbursement afterward. Is there a way to guarantee that all tolls are charged directly to me instead?
4. Should I get an E-ZPass? I've heard about it but have no idea how it works. Is it worth getting for a round trip? Where can I buy one, and how do I set it up with a rental car?
5. Am I even eligible for an E-ZPass? I'm an international student studying in Canada, so I'm not sure whether there are any residency requirements.
6. Are there any hidden fees or rental-car toll charges I should watch out for? I've read that rental companies sometimes charge additional administrative fees for tolls, and I'd really like to avoid those.

TL;DR: I'm driving from Toronto to Manhattan in an Avis rental car paid for by my employer. I want to personally cover 100% of the tolls and associated fees without anything being charged to my manager's company credit card. What's the easiest way to make that happen?

I'd really appreciate any advice, especially from anyone who's made this drive in a rental car or dealt with Avis and E-ZPass before!

Please help a very confused student out :')

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

Has anyone else's local Harvey's enacted a 4 pickle maximum for their burger assembly?

I also noticed that they also only give one pickle per burger that does not specify extra pickles... and only 2 pickles if you request extra pickles without giving a clear number.

(I posted this on r/NoStupidQuestions, though I realized this sub would be more appropriate for a Canadian food chain!)

Albertan here. Every month I check my electricity bill and become frustrated. My bill will say $50 for electricity use, plus $100 in fees! (Transmission, municipal, retail, etc).

Everyone always says to try and find the best rate, but it seems like the rate is completely irrelevant. I could use no electricity and still have to pay almost $100 every month. Is that unique to Alberta or is everyone drowning in these flat fees?

Hello, I am a 16 year-old boy from Britain who would really like to do a one or two week trip to Canada for fishing and just being a part of a Canadian family. I’m not really sure how stuff like that would work though is there already prearranged like website to sort things for that as I am a massive fan of fishing and the outdoors if anyone has any advice, please message me

I’m an immigrant originally from a country where middle names aren’t a thing. I just changed my name legally in Canada, and for the first time in my life I have a middle name (moved previous first name to middle, and new first name).

Went in to update my information today, TD said they didn’t have a separate field for middle names but offered they could put both first + middle in the field for first name, in which case I’ll always be addressed as first + middle in the online system, in communications, etc. I told them to just leave it off then but I’m now having second thoughts.

What do most people do in this situation? Apologize if this shows my ignorance, but I’ve been in Canada for a decade and just never thought about this.

I saw a video where someone made a drink with a gin that changed color, and I got really curious about it. I looked it up and found out it’s called Empress Gin, but unfortunately, it isn’t available in my country. Is it actually good, or is the color-changing thing just a gimmick? I’d really love to try it.

Canada currently has no term limits for Members of Parliament, meaning that MPs can continue running for re-election indefinitely.

In the United States, there have long been calls to introduce term limits for members of Congress. Some other countries already impose such limits. For example, the Chilean Constitution limits members of the Chamber of Deputies to three consecutive terms and senators to two consecutive terms. However, Chile has a presidential system rather than a parliamentary system like Canada’s.

Do you think Canada should introduce term limits for MPs as well?

For example, should the law provide that no person may be elected to the House of Commons more than four times in their lifetime?

I learned to make it at summer camp, but in discussing it with some friends from different regions, it seems like it’s not as universal as I thought.

In other countries the price listed is tax include, just curious what it’s not this way here!

Toronto to Montreal is planned but i could see the benefit of extending the line in either direction.

Planning a trip in September 2027 from Australia, will land in Vancouver around 18th September and make our way through places such as Whistler, Kamloops, Jasper, Banff / Lake Louise/Moraine, Canmore and finish in Calgary before flying out to our next stretch of travel. About a two week stint, so would anticipate finishing in Calgary on 1st/2nd October. Nothing is finalised just early stages of planning.

I've read a couple articles, but want some proper Canadian advice. Initial plan is to only drive during the day. What was the weather like this year during those days as an example? Curious about the roads and about sudden icy conditions or sudden snow that may catch us off guard, in what areas do we need to be extra careful and allow more time for driving?

We will be stopping frequently to check out sights along the way of course and are in no rush getting from A to B, while nothing is finalised, just looking for tips and real life experiences. Any advice would be appreciated, even on places to must see or avoid along these stretches. Thanks mates! :)

ETA: Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions, super helpful and lots to take onboard to ensure a safe and fun trip 😊 keep the suggestions and advice coming!

Hi Guys,

I currently work a job that provides dental coverage. Initially when I completed my probation period I was giving a registration form that states the possibility to opt out of my dental coverage. I didn't check that. Consequently I could no longer go back. Later on, had dental work that was not covered under my current private dental insurance but is covered under the CDCP. Tbh I was told my dental insurance which has a limit of 1000 and 80% coverage is bad. Not sure though about that cuz my HR told my overall insurance of manulife is standard everywhere.

Sorry for yapping. Point here is there a way to opt-out? My dental clinc receptionist said try to opt-out for next year upon renewal and they have no way of finding out. Plus, keep in mind this is literally covered by our taxes. If you are not covered and you meet the financial requirement since you're paid slightly above minimum wage you can do that.

I'm a new guy in this country I'm not trying to get in trouble with the government.

Any tip and advice is appreciated.

I found some guys really funny and i think they are Canadian and peaked on Youtube in like 2018 or something. I cant find anything now when i try to search, does anyone remember them? Their style was kinda stunts and exaggerate stuff like vegan things, celberties or politicians.

I can remember some skits:

They had slam poetry, dressed up as a cow in front of animal protesters and normally suddenly Emma Watson would always appear. They also did skits about Justin Treadau.

The most spesific one i can remember is the Kernel from KFC outside a chicken slaughterhouse mixing in with protesters that was "welcoming" the trucks full of chickens.

Anyone remmeber them or what their name was?

PS! Sorry for my English.