Author: Darrel Pratt

What Is The Tax On Cigarettes In Nova Scotia?

Tobacco Tax Rates Tobacco Product Current Tax Rate Cigarettes and pre-proportioned tobacco sticks Individual Carton of 200 27.52¢ / cigarette $55.04 / carton Fine Cut: Per Gram 26.0¢ / gram Cigars: Individual 60% of the retail selling price (manufacturer’s or importer’s) How much tax is on a package of cigarettes in Canada? Tobacco tax rates […]

Why Is French Mainly Spoken In Quebec?

In 1774, the Quebec Act guaranteed French settlers as British subjects rights to French law, the Roman Catholic faith and the French language to appease them at a moment when the English-speaking colonies to the south were on the verge of revolting in the American Revolution. Why is French the main language in Quebec? The […]

What Is Subsidized Housing In Nova Scotia?

This program provides affordable rental housing to families in need and offers rental rates that do not exceed 25% of a family’s total gross income. The units are fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator and most of them include heat and hot water. Some units are accessible for people with physical disabilities. Who qualifies for […]

What Language Is Spoken In Victoria?

Top 10 Languages Spoken in Victoria (excluding English) # Languages 2016 1 Mandarin 191,793 2 Italian 112,272 3 Greek 110,707 4 Vietnamese 103,430 What is the most spoken language in Victoria? MandarinTop languages spoken in Victoria (other than English). Rank Language Total 1 Mandarin 190702 2 Italian 110732 3 Greek 109686 4 Vietnamese 102627 What […]

How Many Indians Are In Nova Scotia?

16,245. The Aboriginal population makes up 2.7% of the total population of Nova Scotia. There are 16,245 Status Indians registered to Nova Scotia bands – 10,343 of this total population live on reserve in Nova Scotia (64%). What is the largest indigenous group in Nova Scotia? The Mi’kmaq are the founding people of Nova Scotia […]

Is Quebec A Beautiful City?

Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America and one of the most popular destinations in Canada. Now, it’s also recgonized as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Why is Québec City so beautiful? It is the cradle of French America and the only fortified city on the […]

Where Is The Highest Crime Rate In Victoria?

CBD of Melbourne. As of September 2018 the CBD of Melbourne had the highest rate of overall criminal incidents in the state (15,949.9), followed by Latrobe (12,896.1) and Yarra (11,119.2). Crime in Victoria. Victoria Larceny-theft 2573.0 Notes *Number of reported crimes per 100,000 population. Source: [ Crime Statistics Victoria 2019 Data] What suburb in Victoria […]