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Statutory speed limits for school zones tend to be 30 or 40 km/h (19 or 25 mph) in urban areas and 50 km/h (31 mph) in rural areas. [5] The highest posted speed limit in the country is 120 km/h (75 mph) and can be found only on the Coquihalla Highway. [6] [7] "N/A" means there is no such roadway in the province or territory.
The metrication logo used in Canada during the 1970s and 1980s. Metrication in Canada began in 1970 and ceased in 1985. While Canada has converted to the metric system for many purposes, there is still significant use of non-metric units and standards in many sectors of the Canadian economy and everyday life.
Originally passed in 1970 as part of the Government of Canada's plan for metrication of Canada from Imperial measures, it was stopped in 1985 and changes were made to the act. The Metric Commission was created by the act and abolished in 1985.
Canada spends an average of about 5.3 percent of its GDP on education. [30] The country invests heavily in tertiary education (more than US$20,000 per student). [31] As of 2022, 89 percent of adults aged 25 to 64 have earned the equivalent of a high-school degree, compared to an OECD average of 75 percent. [28]
The duration of school days, holidays and school year varies across the world. The days in the school year depend on the state or country. For example, in Maryland, USA, there are 180 days in a school year, but in Minnesota, USA there are 165 days in the year.
In Canada, the school year for elementary and high school consists of 178 to 200 days, depending on the jurisdiction, but several days may be deducted from this total for professional development and administrative duties, resulting in approximately 187 teaching days per year for most jurisdictions.
Canada spends an average of 5.3 percent of its GDP on education. [359] The country invests heavily in tertiary education (more than US$20,000 per student). [360] As of 2022, 89 percent of adults aged 25 to 64 have earned the equivalent of a high-school degree, compared to an OECD average of 75 percent. [361]
There were 690,844 students in K–12 enrolled in Alberta as of the 2014/2015 school year. [16] In accordance with the School Act children are required to attend school from age 6 to 16, roughly kindergarten to Grade 11. [17]