Economy
Veteran Social Worker’s Testament Translated into English : Raymond Viger’s Latest Book
By Colin McGregor The reflections of Raymond Viger, who has devoted 35 years of his life to counselling amrginalized youth, are now finally available in English. « Marginal and Proud Of It, » translated by Colin McGregor, is currently up on the editionstnt.com website. Editionstnt.com is the […] See more
HelloSafe Survey of Quebec Summer Vacationers
Given inflation, are Quebecers inclined to travel for their summer vacation? HelloSafe reveals the results of a survey in which 544 participants participated during the month of June. Here is what emerges: – This summer, only 29% of Quebecers say they plan to go on […] See more
Moving Day in Quebec: A HelloSafe Poll
July 1 is fast approaching, Quebec’s traditional moving day, and with it, many moves will happen across the province. For this occasion, HelloSafe unveils the results of a survey of 452 people in Quebec who intend to move within the next 6 months, in order […] See more
Montreal Ranks High for Startup Cities
Startup Blink’s 2023 ranking of the best cities for startups in the world is out. In a new document, HelloSafe analyzes the position of Canadian cities and their evolution within it. Here are a few things that stand out: Nationally, Montreal remains the 3rd best […] See more
The Little Varenyk
By Raymond Viger Maria Bilash left her native Ukraine for Paris in 2006. A 48 hour trip by car. There, she enrolled in a French language course, all the while taking care of her children. She found restaurants representing every conceivable nationality (Russian, Japanese, Polish), […] See more
Buying a House is Expensive in Quebec: Study
Buying a house is the dream of many Quebecers. In a new study, HelloSafe reveals how much you need to earn to buy a 100 m2 house in the different regions of Quebec. It appears that: – In Montreal, you have to earn $251,000 gross […] See more
Tax Returns a Source of Stress: Poll
While Quebecers have until May 1 to complete their tax returns, the team at HelloSafe have published the results of a survey conducted during the month of March among 887 Quebecers about our feelings on taxes in general. Here are some key findings: – […] See more
Hydro-Québec: Power from the North
By Colin McGregor The Great Depression, the economic crisis of the 1930s, hit Quebec hard. Millions were left poor, unemployed, hungry and often homeless. One of the complaints that many citizens had was against those who provided their electrical energy. Electricity production was divided among […] See more
Should We Legalize Prostitution?
By Raymond Viger For many decades I believed that legalizing prostitution would help women who work the street and solve all their problems. But I can’t ignore the experiences of those nations that have legalized it. After having deeply researched the topic, I am now […] See more