Author: Darrel Pratt

Is Quebec City Smaller Than Montreal?

Montreal and Quebec City are the largest cities in the Quebec province, but Montreal is more than three times larger with a population of 1,780,000 vs. Quebec City’s 542,298. Is Montreal bigger than Québec City? Montreal is considerably larger than Quebec City and will require a few Uber and/or metro rides. Or, if you’re visiting […]

Is Quebec Religious?

Article content. Quebec is still Canada’s most-Catholic province, but people are increasingly stepping away from the faith, with a growing number saying they have no religious affiliation. Which province in Canada is the most religious? Christianity is the most adhered to religion in Canada, with 19,373,325 Canadians, or 52.3%, identifying themselves as of the 2021 […]

Does Quebec Have Public Insurance?

An insurance plan that is fair for everyone All Québecers are covered by Québec’s public automobile insurance plan. Does Québec have free healthcare? The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) is Québec’s public health insurance plan, giving all Québec residents access to free healthcare. Is private health insurance mandatory in Québec? Access to a […]

Does Ramq Cover Outside Quebec?

Generally speaking, RAMQ does not reimburse the full cost of healthcare services received outside Québec and certain services are not covered by the Health Insurance Plan at all. What happens if I stay out of Québec for more than 6 months? Québec residents normally lose their eligibility if they are absent from Québec 183 days […]

What Is The Purpose Of Language Legislation In Quebec?

This Quebec language law aimed to establish French as the province’s official language in everyday spaces (e.g., the government, schools, courthouses, businesses) through various linguistic requirements. What is the language law in Quebec? Businesses which offer goods or services in Québec must inform and serve their clientele, both consumer and business clients, in French. This […]

Does Quebec Have Two Capitals?

Quebec City is the capital of the Province of Quebec and is home to over 516,000 people. What are the capitals of Québec? Quebec City (/kwɪˈbɛk/ ( listen) or /kəˈbɛk/; French: Ville de Québec), officially Québec ([kebɛk] ( listen)), is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city […]

When Did Quebec Adopt Common-Law?

Did you know? Canada’s legal system is based on the English and French systems. Explorers and colonists brought these systems to Canada in the 17th and 18th centuries. After the Battle of Quebec in 1759, the country fell under English common law, except for Quebec, which follows civil law. Why does Quebec use civil law […]