Category: Quebec

The Constitutional Act of 1791. The Constitutional Act of 1791 split the Province of Quebec into two distinct colonies: Lower Canada in the east and Upper Canada in the west. Who divided Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada? the British ParliamentThe two colonies were formed in 1791, when the British Parliament passed the Constitutional Act, […]

Native American ancestry proportions in the Quebec regions. Regional/ethnocultural population group Expected genetic contributionof Native Americans(genealogical data) Native American ancestry (ADMIXTURE) (n genotypes; n genealogies) Mean (%) SD Gaspesian French Canadians (20;20) 1.14 2.22 Quebec total sample (205;195) 0.35 1.43 How many Canadians have native ancestry? In 2016, 2.1 million people, or 6.2% of the […]

Québec City. Founded in 1608 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Québec City is unlike any other city in North America with its dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the St. Lawrence River, its fortification walls, narrow winding streets and wealth of historic buildings spanning four centuries. What is Canada’s oldest city founded in 1608? Quebec […]

Lévesque and his party won a landslide victory at the 1976 election, with Lévesque finally re-entering the Assembly as the member for Taillon in downtown Longueuil. His party assumed power with 41.1 per cent of the popular vote and 71 seats out of 110, and even managed to unseat Bourassa in his own riding. Who […]

[iv] Since Confederation, the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland have amended their way out of obligations under section 93, leaving behind only the province of Ontario to exclusively fund a Catholic School system alongside a fully funded secular public school system. What provinces in Canada have publicly funded Catholic schools? Note: In three Canadian provinces(Alberta, […]

The surrender of Quebec in 1629 was the taking of Quebec City, during the Anglo-French War (1627–1629). It was achieved without battle by English privateers led by privateers, who had intercepted the town’s supplies. Who defeated Quebec? BritishThe Battle of Quebec was fought on 13 September 1759 during the Seven Years War (1756-63). British troops […]

Québec City is one of the first places where Francophone culture took root in North America and is one of the only major French-speaking cities in Canada today. A full 95% percent of people in Québec City have French as their first language, making it a great place to learn French. Is it easy to […]

It is totally legal for a foreigner to purchase a vehicle in Canada, even as a tourist. Getting car insurance is another matter. Can a non resident register a car in Quebec? If you want to buy and register a vehicle in Canada as a tourist, you’ll be able to in British Columbia, Quebec, and […]

If you wish to give a vehicle to a family member, a friend, a business or an organization, you must transfer ownership at an SAAQ service outlet. There are conditions that apply. Phone Revenu Québec This link will open in a new window if: the vehicle is registered outside Québec. Can you gift a car […]

Purchase from a private seller Both of you must provide one piece of identification. The seller should also be prepared to show the existing vehicle registration. To register your used car in your name, you’ll have to declare the odometer reading. What are the 7 steps to follow when buying a car privately? This guide […]