Category: Quebec

If the light flashes or indicates a green arrow, it means that the vehicles in front have a red light, so you are free and have priority to turn! What does a blinking green light mean in Quebec? Flashing green light or green arrow (flashing or not) When the green light flashes or a green […]

Support is an amount paid periodically, pursuant to a judgment generally handed down in Québec, to cover the essential needs of children or of the creditor of support. How are support payments taxed in Canada? Spousal support payments are like any other kind of income. The spouse who receives them (the recipient) must report the […]

In general, you must claim the rebate using form FP-2189-V, General GST/HST and QST Rebate Application. For some reasons you must use the federal form GST189 This link will open a new tab, General Application for GST/HST Rebates, available on the Government of Canada website. How do I claim HST refund? To claim your rebate, […]

Forest landscapes in Québec dominate an area of nearly 900,000 km2, equivalent in size of twice Sweden’s territory (Interactive map of Québec). Collectively, Québecers own 92% of their forests, meaning that the overwhelming majority of the forest is a public heritage. Where are forests in Quebec? Forêt Montmorency. Forests. Parc du Bois-Beckett. Forests. Boise de […]

Interest Rates on Debts Period Rate in effect January 1 – March 31, 2021 5% October 1 – December 31, 2020 5% July 1 – September 30, 2020 6% April 1 – June 30, 2020 7% What is the maximum interest rate allowed by law in Quebec? 35%The Office de la protection du consommateur reserves […]

The landscape of Quebec is laced with thousands of lakes and rivers, which amount to a freshwater area of some 71,000 square miles (184,000 square km). The St. Lawrence River, which cuts across southern Quebec from west to east, is one of North America’s most vital waterways. What type of terrain is in Quebec? mountainous […]

Monteregian Hills, French Collines Montérégiennes, series of eight butte-type mountains in the St. Lawrence River valley, in Montréal, Montérégie, and Estrie regions, southeastern Quebec province, Canada. The hills extend eastward for about 50 miles (80 km) from Île de Montréal to the Appalachian Highlands. Is Quebec flat or hilly? More than 95% of Quebec’s territory […]

The boreal biome of Quebec. What ecosystem is Quebec Canada? It is at the heart of the Earth’s largest terrestrial ecosystem and therefore draws a lot of attention! Crossing Quebec from east to west, the Boreal forest covers almost one third of the province and harbors some extremely diverse fauna and flora, including 150 breeding […]

Climate change is affecting infrastructure, including buildings. For example, freeze-thaw cycles, which are more frequent, are damaging roads. Permafrost thaw in Northern Québec is altering the stability of buildings, roads, and runways. Heavy rains cause overflowing in sewer systems and tax drainage systems. Which part of Canada is most affected by climate change? Canada’s North […]

Although few high-intensity earthquakes have been recorded in Québec recently, seismic events can occur at any time. This is the most active zone in Québec. It runs along the St. Lawrence River, in the Charlevoix and Charlevoix-Est RCMs on the north shore, and in the L’Islet and Kamouraska RCMs on the south shore. How often […]