Vive le Québec libre !. “Vive le Québec libre !” (French: [viv lə ke. bɛk libʁ], ‘Long live free Quebec!’) was a phrase in a speech delivered by French President Charles de Gaulle in Montreal, Quebec on July 24, 1967, during an official visit to Canada for the Expo 67 world’s fair. When did Charles […]
Category: Quebec
What Is Not Taxed In Quebec?
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 […]
Why Can’T You Take Your Husband’S Last Name In Quebec?
Provincial law in Quebec forbids a woman from taking her husband’s surname after marriage. The rule was instated soon after the creation of the Quebec Charter of Rights, which went into effect in 1976, and is intended to extend the charter’s statement on gender equality to names. Why cant you change your last name after […]
What Is The Tree Of Quebec?
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 […]
What Did Confederation Do For Quebec?
Proponents believed Confederation would allow a new federal government to make national decisions, while letting individual provinces find local solutions. As a self-governing province, Québec could safeguard French Canadian interests. Confederation would strengthen the wider economy. How did the Confederation affect Quebec? Confederation confirmed French Canadians as a minority but gave them in return — […]
What Were The Main Reasons For The French Settling Quebec?
French traders established settlements at Québec and Montreal along the St. Lawrence River in the early 1600s. French Jesuits also traveled to the colony to bring Catholicism to Native peoples. But New France focused primarily on the fur trade. What was the French settlement of Quebec? Permanent European settlement of the region began only in […]
Why Is Quebec’S License Plate Je Me Souviens?
“Je me souviens” means that Quebec history began when Champlain came to Canada. Why do license plates in Quebec say Je me souviens? If you moved to Quebec after 1978 you will have noticed that, in Québec, vehicle license plates carry the slogan “Je me souviens”. “Je me souviens” is the motto of the province […]
Can I Play Olg If I Live In Quebec?
Eligible players across the province can now register for an account, play games and fully experience PlayOLG. With the launch of PlayOLG, Ontario joins British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and all of the Atlantic Provinces in offering online gaming. Can I play OLG from Quebec? OLG.ca is only available to players located in Ontario. Can I […]
What Is The Difference Between Civil Union And Marriage In Quebec?
A civil union is a solemn act by which two persons publicly express their free and enlightened consent to live together and comply with the rights and obligations related to this civil status. However, unlike marriage, a civil union is valid only in Québec. What does civil union mean in Quebec? A civil union is […]
Can A Condo Ban Pets Quebec?
Answer: There is no legislation in Quebec that formally prevents a syndicate of co-owners from including in the declaration of co-ownership a clause prohibiting the possession of a dog in the building. It is one thing to prohibit such an animal inside the private portion of a co-ownership. Are landlords allowed to say no pets […]