Category: Quebec

2. The purpose of this Act is to protect children whose security or development is or may be considered to be in danger. The Act also aims to put an end to and prevent the recurrence of situations in which the security or the development of a child is in danger. What is the main […]

Cheese curds are made from fresh pasteurized milk to which cheese culture and rennet are added. After the milk curdles it is then cut into cubes; the result is a mixture of whey and curd. This mixture is then cooked and pressed to release the whey from the curd, creating the final product. What are […]

These deep and porous soils are very fertile and trees grow well on them. The Sillery soils, east and south of Quebec, contain sma. 11 amounts of calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen but are rich in potash. Does Quebec have fertile soil? A consequence of that diversity is the broad range of soils found in Quebec, […]

1608: Samuel de Champlain founded the city of Québec. 1609: Champlain attacked the Iroquois near Lake Champlain. The resulting enmity lasted a century. 1617: Louis Hébert and his family, the first settlers at the city of Quebec, arrived. Who was the first man in Québec? Known as the “Father of New France,” Samuel de Champlain […]

From your classic red delicious to some lesser-known varieties such as ginger gold and passionata, Quebec truly is an apple paradise. Where are apples grown in Canada? In Canada, the main commercial growing regions are in Nova Scotia, southern Québec, near Lakes Ontario and Erie in Ontario, and in the southern valleys of British Columbia. […]

Quebec is the only province that has tax legislation requiring employees to declare their tips to their employer. Do you have to claim your tips on your taxes Canada? In Canada, the law is clear about the treatment of income received from tips and gratuities: all tips and gratuities are taxable, and it is your […]

Wine sales in Québec are relatively liberalized. Wine can be purchased at the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), in a grocery store, a corner store, or on-site at a winery. Can you buy alcohol at the grocery store in Quebec? In Quebec, the retail sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed, under certain conditions specific […]

If the driver is above the threshold of 0.8 g/l, they are considered a criminal. They are required to pay a fine of 1,000 dollars, they lose their driver’s licence for at least one year, and they have a criminal record for the rest of their lives. How much can you drink and drive in […]

All beverage containers marked “CONSIGNÉE QUÉBEC” whether made from aluminum, glass or plastic, can be returned for a refund. It’s as simple as that! How much are beer can returns in Quebec? By law in Québec, when you purchase certain types of beverage drinks, you pay a deposit on the container. This deposit is redeemable […]

White Claw ® Hard Seltzer that is available in Quebec grocery & convenience stores is made using a blend of seltzer water, our malt base and a hint of natural fruit flavour. Check below to see our full ingredients and nutrition labels. Is White Claw different in Quebec? But Canadian White Claw is different than […]