On the other hand, the average Quebec household consumes more than double the amount of electricity at 1,550 kWh per month, and if it relies on natural gas for heating, it consumes 134 m3 per month.A closer look at household energy bills in Quebec and Ontario. Consumption Ottawa, ON 750 kWh 96.09 1,000 kWh 121.57 […]
Category: Quebec
Is Private Health Insurance Mandatory In Quebec?
If you are settled in Québec on a permanent basis, you must join a private plan, at least for the prescription drug insurance portion, if you have access to one and are under age 65. Is health insurance mandatory in Québec? By law, all Quebec residents must have health insurance coverage for prescription drugs. Whether […]
Do You Pay Tax On Groceries In Quebec?
Most of the items sold in grocery and convenience stores are zero-rated basic groceries (that is, they are taxed at 0%). However, certain items sold in these stores are taxable. Click Taxable Groceries for details on how the the GST and the QST apply to basic groceries and other items. Do Canadians pay tax on […]
What Is Employer Health Tax In Quebec?
Employer Health Tax (EHT) The EHT is a payroll tax paid by employers based on their total annual remuneration. EHT contributions made by an employer are determined by the rate attributed to their remuneration. Does Quebec have employer health tax? Employers. The employer HSF contribution rate is generally 1.65% for employers whose total worldwide annual […]
What Music Is Quebec Known For?
“Turlutage” or “turlute” is a folkloric musical genre from Quebec that consists of singing onomatopoeia. Traditional music from Quebec has been called many things: simply music or song for the first Canadians, French/Canadian/Quebec folklore or trad. What type of music is popular in Quebec? Music in modern Québec is a strong industry with renowned artists […]
Can You Drive In Ontario With A Quebec Learner’S Permit?
Of course a Quebec driver’s license is valid anywhere in Canada. However, if you move to another province you must change your license to get your new province’s one. Is a Québec learners permit valid in Ontario? New residents. When you move to Ontario, you can use a valid licence from another province, state or […]
What Is The Traditional Music Of Quebec?
“Turlutage” or “turlute” is a folkloric musical genre from Quebec that consists of singing onomatopoeia. Traditional music from Quebec has been called many things: simply music or song for the first Canadians, French/Canadian/Quebec folklore or trad. What is traditional Canadian music called? Canadian folk musicCanadian folk music has a long history, dating from the 16th […]
How Is R Score Calculated In Quebec?
It is used by Quebec universities for selection purposes. The R score is in fact a z-score (Zcol) multiplied by a group dispersion indicator (IDGZ) to which an indicator of group strength (ISGZ) has been added. How is CEGEP R score calculated? Individual R-Scores are calculated for each CEGEP course. An overall R-Score is calculated […]
Can A Learner Driver Have Passengers Quebec?
Driver’s licences and permits A learner’s licence entitles you to drive a passenger vehicle on the road with a driving instructor as part of your practical course, or with an accompanying rider outside the course. You must be accompanied at all times while driving. How many passengers can a learner driver have in Quebec? Young […]
What To Do When You Move From Quebec To Ontario?
Here are a few things you’ll need to do to make sure everything goes smoothly: Get a new health card. Register your car in Ontario. Get a new driver’s license. Change your address with the government. Update your insurance policies. Notify your bank of your move. Change your school records, if necessary. Can I move […]