Language of legislation and justice In 1979, the Supreme Court of Canada declared Chapter III of the Charter of the French Language unconstitutional, citing it contrary to section 133 of the British North America Act of 1867. What will Bill 96 do to Quebec? The declared purpose of Bill 96 is to reinforce and strengthen […]
Category: Quebec
Are Liquor Stores In Quebec Private?
It currently has a dual private-public system, with more than 600 private stores and over 200 government-run stores. Quebec has a government liquor monopoly but allows wine and beer to also be sold in grocery and convenience stores. Does Quebec have government liquor stores? The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ; transl. Québec Liquor Corporation) […]
How Does Bill 96 Affect Quebec?
Businesses which offer goods or services in Québec must inform and serve their clientele, both consumer and business clients, in French. This principle is now an express obligation which, if contravened, is an offence punishable by fines. This comes into force immediately upon assent: June 1, 2022. What will Bill 96 do to Quebec? The […]
What Is Sobeys Called In Quebec?
IGA and IGA Extra are the main banners in the province of Quebec. There are also 35 Sobeys-owned IGA stores in Western Canada. Does Quebec have Sobeys? Sobeys Québec operates 6 food distribution centers in Quebec, including this one in Terrebonne. Sobeys Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, headquartered in Stellarton, Nova […]
Why Does Quebec Have Bagged Milk?
Ultimately, all of those glass bottles weren’t exactly cost-efficient—and, with Canada’s conversion to the metric system in 1970, it was far easier to comply with metric units in bag form than it was to redesign and manufacture new bottles and jugs. So, the plastic milk bag was born. Why does Canada use bagged milk? Bagged […]
Is Quebec The Leading Dairy Processor In Canada?
Dairy production and manufacturing Quebec is the largest dairy producing province in Canada, with around 363,000 dairy cows and 141 dairy manufacturing establishments. Ontario and British Columbia follow in second and third places, respectively. Which province has the largest dairy farming industry in Canada? QuebecQuebec and Ontario are the major dairy producing provinces, with 5,120 […]
What Is Section 10 Of The Quebec Charter?
Québec becomes the first province to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation when it adds this ground to section 10 of the Charter. It becomes prohibited to discriminate against a ‘handicapped person’. What does Section 10 of the Charter cover? Section 10 “ensures that people have a chance to challenge the lawfulness of […]
Do Quebec Students Have To Go To Cegep?
College is the first level of education at which schooling is not compulsory in Québec. College studies follow secondary school and precede university education. Can you go to university without CEGEP in Quebec? Academic Background: You lack the normal academic requirements for admission (for example, you did not complete high school, did not attend CEGEP […]
Can I Go To English Cegep In Quebec?
There are no restrictions on who can attend an English adult education centre, CEGEP or university in Quebec. Can you do CEGEP in English? STUDY IN YOUR CHOICE OF LANGUAGE Most cégep programs are taught in French, but you can also choose to go to one of the five anglophone cégeps. Can I put my […]
What Is Molson Canadian Called In Quebec?
Laurentide. This beer is actually Molson Canadian but in Quebec it’s bottled under the name of “Laurentide” strictly for political reasons. Can you get Molson Canadian in Quebec? Rule 2 stipulates you must be a resident of Canada (excluding Quebec). What beer is popular in Quebec? The most popular one in Canada is none other […]