How to deal with your landlord:
Not all landlords are good people so you really need to know your rights and your duties.
These are models of notices that you can receive from your landlord and how to reply to them and the notices of the tenant, that you may need one day. http://www.rdl.gouv.qc.ca/en/avis/avisproprio.asp
Getting a bike is something really useful and nice. When the summer come after the long months of the winter, riding a bike on a river way adds a special refreshing feeling.
You can use the bike as a method of transportation or even for sports.
The Velo Quebec website (http://www.velo.qc.ca/english/index.php) has an excellent, up-to-date ON-LINE MAP of the complete Montreal region bike path network.
The map is located in Vélo Quebec’s “La ville à vélo” web page. This page is where you can learn about urban cycling. (link). The map is identified as “Montreal Cyclable” on the left side of the page.
Park the family car, pack a picnic and head out on two wheels. The warm weather is finally here, so why not take advantage of it at a park or on a bike trail? Bike riding provides a great way to enjoy time with your family while getting some exercise, and it’s also an environmentally-friendly way to get around.
Canadian Tire is Canada’s #1 bicycle retailer. We are committed to quality and reliability and offer a wide assortment of brands and models to suit every rider. But with so many bicycle options available, how do you find the one that is right for you?
Size isn’t the only important consideration when choosing a bike. Finding one that fits your riding style is just as significant. Here are a few styles to consider:
Women’s Inspired Design: Innovative design features and components are ergonomically proportioned for women’s bodies to ensure a more comfortable ride. The frame has a shortened top tube and stem for upright seating. They also have shorter crank arms for better control, narrower handlebars with inner grips and easier-to-reach brake levers, a customized seat for better support and specially-tuned suspension.
Comfort: Designed to provide a comfortable, stable ride for casual recreational use. These bikes feature wide, smooth-riding tires, larger saddles, adjustable stem, suspension seat, post, fork, and a more upright riding position.
Hybrid: Ideal for urban use, hybrids combine the upright seating of a mountain bike with the larger-diameter rims of a road bike. They typically feature a suspension seat post and fork, and an adjustable stem for added comfort.
Front-suspension mountain bike: These bikes are designed for rough terrain. The front suspension forces the front wheel to maintain contact with the trail, absorbing vibrations so they are not transferred to the rider’s arms and shoulders.
Dual-suspension mountain bike: Designed for a more comfortable ride on rough trails. The front and rear suspension forces the front and rear wheels to maintain contact with the trail to increase control, performance and speed.
Rigid mountain bike: Ideal for recreational, residential, hard-packed and paved path use.
Road: Also referred to as a racing bike, they are aerodynamically designed for speed. Road bikes have a lightweight frame, drop handlebars and narrow tires, and are designed to be ridden on paved roads.
Electric: These bikes are designed to make it easier to get from point A to point B. Riders can choose from three different riding options: pedal-powered, power-assisted or battery-powered. Electric bikes have a battery that recharges through any household outlet.
Children’s: Scaled down for smaller riders. They typically feature wider tires and coaster or side-pull brakes. Some have training wheels.
Bike talk
Brakes – Brakes are an important safety feature on any bike, but there are differences. Calliper brakes have a pair of pads (shoes) that move inwards towards the rim. Cantilever brakes are calliper brakes in which the pivot point is below the rim and attached to the frame or fork. Disc brakes consist of a metal disc attached to the wheel hub that rotates with the wheel. Callipers are attached to the frame or fork, along with pads that squeeze together on the disc. Disc brakes offer good performance in all conditions, including water, mud and snow. Coaster brakes are found on children’s bikes and some comfort bikes. They are built into the rear hub and are engaged by pedalling backwards.
Derailleur – This is a mechanism found on bikes with more than one speed that moves the chain from one sprocket to another to change gears. Many bikes sold at Canadian Tire have Shimano derailleurs. Shimano is a leading manufacturer of bicycle parts.
Frame – The frame is the skeleton of the bike on which all other parts rest. Most bikes sold at Canadian Tire have diamond frames. These frames have two triangles. The front has a top tube, seat tube, down tube and head tube. The rear has a seat tube, seat stays and chain stays. Frames sold at Canadian Tire are constructed of either aluminum for lightness and speed or high-tensile steel.
Bicycle speeds – Bikes sold at Canadian Tire range from single-speed children’s bikes to 24-speed men’s and women’s bikes. The more speeds the bike has, the wider the options over different terrain. By shifting the gears, you can change the distance covered with each pedal. If you’re travelling up a hill, or over difficult terrain, shifting down to a lower gear or speed can help make it easier, but if your legs begin spinning too fast, shift up to a higher gear.
Handlebars – Handlebars can impact the bike’s aerodynamics, comfort and aesthetics. Drop or racing-style handlebars are designed to put the rider in a low, aerodynamic riding position to minimize drag on the bike. They have swept-down ends. Upright handlebars are designed for a more comfortable ride. They put the rider in an erect position that is more comfortable for low-intensity cruising. They are also found on mountain bikes.
Saddle – Saddle construction can make or break a comfortable ride. Look for gel cushioning for comfort and saddles designed to minimize pressure in the seating area.
Shifters – These are the levers that allow the rider to shift gears. They are often found mounted on the handlebars.
Suspension – Suspension systems are designed to make riding over rough terrain more comfortable. The suspension allows the wheels to respond to small bumps by moving up and down. This helps cushion the rider from shocks and keeps the tires in contact with the ground for better control and performance. Front- or dual-suspensions can be found in motocross or mountain bikes and hybrids.
Find a frame that fits
Finding the right fit is important for your comfort, ease-of-use and safety. It’s always helpful if you can try one on for size, but if that’s not possible, there are a few guidelines you can follow to find the right size frame for your frame.
Adult Bike Sizing
(Our adult bikes are designed ideally for ages 14 and up)
Leg Inseam
Frame Size
Wheel Size
28–30″ (71-76 cm)
18″ (45 cm)
26″ (66 cm)
30-32″ (76-81 cm)
20″ (50 cm)
26″ (66 cm)
32″ and up (81 cm and up)
21-22″ (53-55 cm)
26″ (66 cm)
Youths’ & Children’s Bike Sizing
Leg Inseam
Rim Size
Less than 16″ (40 cm)
12″ (30 cm)
16-20″ (40-50 cm)
14″ (35 cm)
20-22½” (50-57 cm)
16″ (40 cm)
22½-26″ (57-66 cm)
20″ (50 cm)
26-28″ (66-71 cm)
24″ (60 cm)
Cycling Safety and Security
Before you head out, it’s important to ensure you’re properly prepared for the roads and trails.
Helmet – Helmets are your best defence against head injury. Wear a helmet each time you ride and be sure to check that it’s free from cracks and damage. They’re required by law throughout many regions in Canada.
Lights & reflectors – The more visible you are to those around you, the safer you’ll be on your ride. In many parts of Canada, reflective devices or lights are required equipment.
Bells & horns – Make yourself heard by those around you to help avoid accidents. In many parts of Canada, a sounding device is mandatory.
Locks – Be sure to lock your bike every time you leave it unattended. It’s your best defence against bicycle theft. Locks are easy to use and carry on your bike.
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Although all of us send the same tax levy to the Feds in Ottawa regardless of where we live, when it comes to gasoline, tobacco, and provincial sales taxes, there are some pretty sharp differences across the country.
The overall tax burden on individual Albertans is by far the lowest of any province in Canada. That’s because Alberta is the only province without a provincial sales tax (the Yukon, North West Territories, and Nunavut don’t levy a sales tax either), and also has one of the lowest gasoline taxes in the country.
Overall, Ontario and Quebec have the least tax-friendly systems in the country, according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The CFIB’s Small Business Provincial Tax Index rates the provinces based on 65 indicators in five key areas of tax policy, including premiums and payroll taxes, corporate income taxes, property and capital taxes, personal income taxes and sales and excise taxes.
Ontario performed worst when it comes to corporate income taxes, as well as property and capital taxes, while Quebec received poor marks for its premiums and payroll taxes, as well as personal income taxes. On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being the worst and 10 the best, Quebec ranked in last place at 4.02, followed by Ontario at 4.10.
At the other high end of the scale was Alberta, which ranked first with a rating of 7.98, followed by New Brunswick at 6.32 and Saskatchewan at 6.30.
New Brunswick scores second overall, but it does not finish first in any one category. It scores second on sales and excise taxes, and third on both premiums and payroll taxes, and property and capital taxes. The province has more work to do to improve its score on corporate and personal income taxes, where it rates sixth and fifth respectively, the study suggests.
Of course, everybody gets tagged with the GST, although Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have “harmonized” the federal and provincial sales tax, creating the HST. Ontario is scheduled to join their ranks next year.
To make matters more complicated, some jurisdictions apply these taxes differently. In most provinces, sales tax is charged on the selling price of the item before the GST is applied, thus avoiding GST being charged on PST. In Quebec and Prince Edward Island, however, the provincial sales tax is charged based on the total of the selling price plus GST – compounding your cost.
Where’s the biggest sales tax hit? PEI tops the list at an effective rate of 15.5 per cent, with Ontario running a close second at 13 per cent.
If you leave aside consumption taxes and focus simply on the federal and provincial tax, the picture changes slightly. The province in which someone making $50,000 pays the most in combined provincial and federal taxes is Quebec, followed by closely Manitoba and New Brunswick. British Columbia residents pay the least, followed closely by those in Alberta and Ontario.
The truth is though, even two people making the same salary and living in similar neighbourhoods can pay sharply different amounts in taxes. For example, if your house is worth more, you pay higher property taxes; but your neighbour may buy fewer goods and services, thus saving on sales taxes. If you drive a truck and commute farther to work, you’re going to get hit with more in gas taxes than someone with a home office. But, if you don’t drink or smoke, you’re likely to save more on the sin taxes.
Have you got a couple of vehicles on the road? Besides the straight excise tax of 10 per cent on gas and 4 per cent on diesel, most provinces add other gas taxes that increase the toll. Last year, for instance, B.C added a carbon tax to most fuels sold in the province. For gasoline, this works out to about 2.4 cents per litre, rising to 7.2 cents by 2012.
The province with the greatest tax on gasoline is Newfoundland; the lowest province is Alberta, with the Yukon coming in as the lowest territory.
On average, the combined provincial and federal gasoline tax is 33 cents across the country, still making Canada one of the least expensive places in the Western world to buy gas. In Europe, government taxes make up, on average, closer to twice that amount.
Increasing taxes on cigarettes has always been a popular way to combine smoking cessation with raising revenue. Across the country, roughly three quarters of the price of a package of cigarettes is tax. The North West Territories leads the way here, whereas Quebec remains the cheapest place to pick up a pack of smokes.
بعد فترة من التأمل لحال الإنسن فى كندا يمكن بسهولة الأحساس بهذا التحليل لدكتور مصطفى محمود.
يصنف الدكتور مصطفى محمود هذه الإنسانية فيراها درجات و أدنى درجات العقل فيها هو العقل المادى البحث الذى لا يعترف إلا بالواقع المحدود الذى يراه فى خدمة شهواته، و ذلك بالتماس المبررات و اصطناع الذرائع للإقتناص الذات، فإذا أحتكمنا فى سلوكنا إلى هذا العقل فنحن مجرد حيوانات متطورة….
يقول الدكتور مصطفى (سنميل إلى تصديق كل من يحدثنا عن وجود الله و لكن ليس لدرجة أن نصوم و نصلى و ندين بالعبادة، فغاية ما نبغ إليه من حال أن نعتقد بأن هناك قوة ما وراء الأشياء و أننا نخشى هذه القوة، و لكن ما عدا ذلك فغير واضح و اهتمامنا بالدنيا يغطى على هذا الإحساس، أما إذا ارتقينا أكثر فإن هذا الأستشعار الروحى يتضح أكثر….
و يقول (إن الله موجود ليس لأن المسلمين يؤمنون بوجوده، و لكن لأنه حقيقة مطلقة أزلية لا معنى لأى شىء بدونها، الله هو سر الجمال و الرحمة و المودة و الحرية و الحياه. و أسماؤه الحسنى مطبوعة على الوردة و على إشراقة الفجر و على أبتسامة الوليد و على إطلاله الربيع و على كفتى الميزان)
من كتاب الوجود و العدم – مصطفى محمود
كما يمكن أيضاً فهم هذا التحليل الدقيق و المختصر لحال الأنسان فى كندا
شعب يبلغ في عالم العلم والعمل قمة النمو والارتقاء، بينما هو في عالم الشعور والسلوك بدائي لم يفارق مدارج البشرية الأولى، بل أقل من بدائي في بعض نواحي الشعور والسلوك”
سيد قطب مقال بعنوان أمريكا التي رأيت
One day, I went to a store who has a big label on his window saying HALAL. I usually buy without making any investigations as long as it is written Halal. I don’t know why that day I decided to ask.
“is this chicken cut by neck and you said bismAllah when you cut it? ”
He said “no, Halal means you just say bismAllah and eat”!!!!!
Then I really became very picky when it comes to eating in Halal restaurants or buying from Halal stores.
How to study:
To be prepared for the theoretical exam and pass from the first time you need to do the following: Step 1: Do the knowledge test on the SAAQ website on http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/services-saaqclic/public/en/questionnaire.htm
This test is good because it give you idea about how the exam questions look like, the correct answer is coming with explanation so you start understanding the rules, it increase your english driving vocabulary. I highly recommend you to do small cards with the questions that you answered wrong and translation of the terms that you don’t know. This will keep to review things easier the night before the exam.
Step 2: Read the 2 books Driver’s Handbook & Driving a Passenger Vehicle You can borrow the books from the library instead of buying them.
It is very important to read them, not only to pass the theoretical exam but to understand really the driving rules and the techniques to follow to be safe in Quebec especially that the weather condition here is much difficult than other places and driving require lots of attention.
When to take an appointment?
Don’t wait till you are prepared. It is better that you take an appointment the day you decided to study because it is not easy to find a near date right away. I got my appointment date after one month!
How long does it take me to be ready for the theoretical exam?
It depends. If you live in slow motion like me.. then a month If you study everyday 4 hours or something then I assume that after 2 weeks you will be fine.
How to take an appointment It is your first exam and you are permanent resident right? Be careful because the tool of taking appointment online is not for you. So you need to call them.
This is the contact info.: http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/saaqclic/en/public/grv/phone.php
The papers you need to bring with you:
1-The permanent resident card
2-The confirmation of permanent residence paper. Take care this is not the certificate of selection.
If you lost this paper or can’t find it so try to take with you the certificate of selection, the passport, the medical insurance card, the permanent resident card and check the officer. Sometimes they are understandable.
The theoretical exam:
It contains 3 parts:
-The 1st part is 16 questions and you need to answer 12 correctly
-The 2nd part is 16 questions too and you need 12 correctly
-The 3rd part is 32 questions and you need to answer 28 correctly
If you fail in one part you can redo it after 7 days
When to do the practical test? If you had a driving license in your country you can take an appointment directly after passing the theoretical test.
If you didn’t have a driving license but you wet to a school of driving after the theoretical test then you can go after 8 month for the practical test.
If you don’t plan to go for any school, then after 1 year you go for the practical test.