Author: Clint Curtis

15% of the part of your eligible work income that exceeds $5,000. $1,500 if you were between 60 and 64 on December 31, 2021. $1,650 if you were 65 or over on December 31, 2021. What is the basic personal amount for 2022 in Québec? $16,143For 2022, the maximum deduction for employment income is $1,235. […]

The first Monday of August is not a public holiday in Quebec and Yukon. In Ontario, the day has different names in each region, among them Civic Holiday, Simcoe Day, and Colonel By Day. Which provinces in Canada celebrate Civic Holiday? In the Northwest Territories, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Nunavut, it is known as […]

10 days. The Quebec Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Quebec) takes advantage of the long, freezing Canadian winters and hosts one of the most incredible events in the world. Taking place over 10 days, more than a million people attend this winter carnival every year! How long is the winter carnival in Québec? 10 daysQuebec Winter […]

900 festivals. Quebec is known for hosting vibrant and lively events all year round. There are around 900 festivals of various sizes and duration held annually in cities, towns and communities across the province. How many festivals Does Quebec have? It’s true that the Québécois love a good party. That’s why we have over 500 […]

One of the biggest sale days of the year, this unofficial holiday has been seeping northward into Canada, where it is sometimes referred to as Vendredi fou. Does Quebec have Black Friday? Montreal is no exception to this-many stores offer Black Friday deals that are simply too good to resist! This year, Black Friday will […]

In Quebec, it is called Joyeux Festin literally meaning Happy Feast in French. What kind of Happy Meals are there in Canada? Happy Meal Menu 4 Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal. Snack Wrap with Crispy Chicken Happy Meal. Snack Wrap with Grilled Chicken Happy Meal. Cheeseburger Happy Meal. Hamburger Happy Meal. Hotcakes Happy Meal. Why are […]

If the deceased had a house and it was their principal residence, the succession will not have to pay tax on the capital gain—it will normally benefit from the principal residence exemption. An heir does not have to declare in what they inherited in their tax return. Who pays capital gains on inherited property Quebec? […]

Québec Child Support & Custody Time Calculations The parent who doesn’t have custody pays child support. If parents share custody, one parent might still pay support — usually the one with the higher income. Parents can agree on a support amount or let the court decide. Do you pay child support if you have 50/50 […]

Private versus public Catholic schools Catholic schools that are fully funded are considered public and are part of the Catholic School Board.. Private Catholic schools in Canada aren’t fully funded by the government. This means parents will need to pay for these schools. What provinces in Canada have publicly funded Catholic schools? Note: In three […]

1998 ice storm First, El Niño caused a large mass of warm air to form over the Gulf of Mexico. Due to prevailing winds, this warm air mass moved to Québec and then another one formed. What caused the ice storm? According to The National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), an ice storm is caused by […]