Author: Muriel Schmidt

“It’s not the usual way of issuing a ticket but it can be done; we sometimes do it for speeders, telling motorists they will receive a ticket in the mail,” said Montreal police Constable Daniel Maheu, a community officer at Station 3 who was not involved in the incident. How do I check if I […]

Speeding means… Speeding can lead to demerit points. Each speeding offence is associated with a fine (PDF, 1.2 Mo) and, depending on the number of demerit points you have accumulated in your driving record, an increase in the cost of your driver’s licence. Does a speeding ticket affect insurance Québec? Getting a speeding ticket in […]

Camera determines the speed the vehicle is travelling. Ticket is not recorded on your driving record since it’s not directed to an individual driver and doesn’t impact insurance premiums. Do speed camera tickets affect insurance Quebec? Speed camera tickets generally have no impact on your auto insurance rates. Because the violation is not added to […]

How much does a Teacher make in Quebec, QC? The average salary for a Teacher is $67,217 in Quebec, QC. Salaries estimates are based on 11 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Teacher employees in Quebec, QC. How accurate does $67,217 look to you? Are teachers paid well in Quebec? The data show that Quebec […]

Québécois begin their celebration of the occasion the night before, with bonfires, dancing, and the singing of traditional folk songs. The morning of the holiday, parades are held in major centres. Is Canada Day a big deal in Quebec? Criticism and protest. Given the federal nature of the anniversary, celebrating Canada Day can be a […]

One of the factors that contributed to its failure to be ratified by all of the provinces was the opposition of some Canadians who either felt left out of the constitutional discussions and reforms or felt that it would jeopardize their individual or collective rights. Who opposed the Charlottetown Accord? The two Quebec sovereigntist parties, […]

The yellow birch. Tree. The yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) has played a vital role in the furniture industry of Quebec since the early days of colonization. What is Quebec’s official tree? the yellow birchQuébec chose the yellow birch as its emblematic tree to emphasize the importance Quebecers place on their forests. What is Quebec’s provincial […]

Zero-rated basic groceries breads and cereals. dairy products (unflavoured milk, cheese, butter, cream, sour cream, yogurt) What items are not taxed in Canada? amounts that are exempt from tax under section 87 of the Indian Act (Section 87 tax exemption) most lottery winnings. most gifts and inheritances. amounts paid by Canada or an allied country […]

Under an agreement between the federal government and Quebec, most Quebec taxpayers get a federal tax abatement (reduction) of 16.5% of either basic federal tax (line 57 on Schedule 1) or minimum tax, whichever is greater. The tables of marginal tax rates for Quebec include the reduction for the abatement. How is Québec abatement calculated? […]

The recently re-elected Coalition Avenir Québec government dropped its promise to ensure that everyone has a family doctor. More than 800,000 Quebecers are without one. How many quebecers do not have a family doctor? If you don’t have a family doctor, Quebec wants you to use this system before going to ER. About 1.2 million […]