I'm not a canuck, but do you have "Bisquick" where you live? Their recipe for dumplings is fine & quick (no pun intended). But if you want one from scratch that is easy, try this:
1 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tps. shortening
1/2 cup milk (half/half works fine)
1/4 cup shredded carrot (can be omitted)
1 tsp. parsley flakes
Sift flour, baking powder & salt together. Cut in shortening. Add milk, carrot & parsley, stirring until flour is moist. Drop dumplings into simmering liquid in 8 mounds. Cover. Simmer 15 min. with lifting cover. Serves 8
We, personally like the added carrot. But, if that's not your preference, just omit. Good luck. Hope this helps.