Category: Quebec

What Is Quebec Notwithstanding Clause?

The notwithstanding clause, or Section 33 of the charter, gives parliaments in Canada the power to override certain portions of the charter for five-year terms when passing legislation. How has Quebec used the notwithstanding clause? The Quebec government led by François Legault has used the notwithstanding clause in order to prevent most types of legal […]

How Is Poutine In Quebec Different From Poutine In Newfoundland?

Different regions of Canada feature their own versions of Canadian poutine. For example, Newfoundland will also serve a dish called “poutine”, but instead of cheese curds, the dish will feature “dressing” or “stuffing”. What is poutine in Quebec? Poutine is a Québécois dish made of fresh-cut french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. It […]

Do Plums Grow In Quebec?

Plums are extremely hardy. Unlike every other fruit tree on this list, plum trees are resistant against almost all insects and every disease, making it the perfect fruit tree to grow in Quebec. What kind of fruit trees can grow in Quebec? Seven Hardy Fruits for Montreal Gardeners Crabapple (Malus ‘Lollizam’) Lollipop crabapples grow 10ft-high […]

Are Quebec Cheese Curds Pasteurized?

Le P’tit Frais Cheddar Curds is a firm daily fresh cheese made from pasteurized milk. Are Canadian cheese curds pasteurized? Cheese curds are made with pasteurized milk, starter culture, and rennet—a compound of enzymes that causes milk solids to separate from liquid whey in the cheesemaking process. Are cheese curds safe during pregnancy? SAFE TO […]

Is There Farming In Quebec?

Quebec’s abundance of land and natural resources supports the province’s diverse farming activities. Data from the 2021 Census of Agriculture shows that Quebec is amongst Canada’s leaders in several agricultural commodities including maple, dairy cows, pigs and cranberries. What crops grow in Quebec? Corn for grain, soybeans and oats were the leading field crops by […]

Can You Grow Watermelon In Quebec?

Since watermelon plants require heat to ripen and become sweet, the OFVGA said a large majority of Canadian watermelons are grown in southern Ontario because of the weather. Other provinces that grow the fruit include Quebec, British Columbia and Manitoba. Can watermelons be grown in Canada? It really is possible to grow juicy delicious watermelons […]

Is Quebec Good For Agriculture?

Overall, Quebec ranked fifth in terms of total field crop area in Canada. Corn for grain is the leading crop. Field crop 2011 2016 Acreage Corn for grain 994,454 980,588 Soybeans 684,837 869,123 Oats 255,984 208,665 Which province is best for agriculture in Canada? Most of Canada’s crop farming takes place in the Prairie provinces […]