Outline of Quebec

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Quebec:

Quebec, a province in the eastern part of Canada, lies between Hudson Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level. Sovereignty plays a large role in the politics of Quebec, and the official opposition social-democratic Parti Québécois advocates national sovereignty for the province and secession from Canada. Sovereigntist governments held referendums on independence in 1980 and in 1995; voters rejected both the latter by a very narrow margin. In 2006 the House of Commons of Canada passed a symbolic motion recognizing the "Québécois as a nation within a united Canada." "The motion is largely seen as a symbolic recognition of the Québécois nation."

General reference Pronunciation: or ( )According to the Canadian government, Québec (with the acute accent) is the official name in French and Quebec (without the accent) is the province's official name in English; the name is one of 81 locales of pan-Canadian significance with official forms in both languages . In this system, the official name of the capital is Québec in both official languages. The Quebec government renders both names as Québec in both languages. Common English name(s): Quebec Official English name(s): Quebec Nickname: "La Belle Province" (French for "The Beautiful Province") Common endonym(s): Official endonym(s): Adjectival(s): Quebec/Québécois Demonym(s): Quebecker/QuebecerThis is the preferred spelling according to Hansard, the official record of debates in the House of Commons (e.g., 39th Parliament, 1st Session - Edited Hansard - Number 085 - November 23, 2006). Also, technically speaking, the commonly accepted English spelling is "Quebecker". The rules of English pronunciation require a "k" after the "c" for a hard sound. In the Oxford Dictionary, "Quebecker" is the only spelling offered (see ). The Globe & Mail uses "Quebecker" (see: Quebeckers' mental Bloc - article by Jeffrey Simpson after the 2008 election; Oct. 18, 2008). It is sometimes spelled "Quebecer" in other newspapers and magazines, such as the Montreal Gazette and Macleans magazine./Québécois

Geography of Quebec

Quebec is: a province of Canada."Quebec." Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed. 2003. () New York: Merriam-Webster, Inc."Quebec is located in the eastern part of Canada, but is also historically and politically considered to be part of Central Canada (with Ontario). Canada is: a country Population of Quebec: 7,970,672 (est.) Area of Quebec: 1,542,056 km2 (595,391 sq. miles) List of Quebec area codes Atlas of Quebec

Location Quebec is situated within the following regions: Northern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere Americas North America Northern America Laurentia Canada Central Canada Eastern Canada Canadian Shield Time zones (see also Time in Canada): Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05), Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−04) – includes most of the province west of the Natashquan River west of the 63°W longitude Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−04), Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC−03) east of the Natashquan River east of the 63°W longitude Magdalen Islands Extreme points of Quebec Landforms of Quebec

Environment of Quebec

Climate of Quebec Ecology of Quebec Ecoregions in Quebec Renewable energy in Quebec Geology of Quebec Protected areas of Quebec Biosphere reserves in Quebec National parks in Quebec Wildlife of Quebec Flora of Quebec Fauna of Quebec Birds of Quebec Mammals of Quebec

Natural geographic features of Quebec

List of landforms of Quebec Fjords of Quebec Glaciers of Quebec Islands of Quebec Lakes of Quebec Lake Mistassini Lake Albanel Lac Saint-Jean Champlain Lake Clearwater Lakes Richmond Gulf (off.: lac Guillaume-Delisle) Meech Lake Lake Mégantic Lake of Two Mountains Lake Saint-Louis List of dams and reservoirs in Quebec Caniapiscau Reservoir Robert-Bourassa Reservoir Pipmuacan Reservoir Manicouagan Reservoir Dozois Reservoir Gouin Reservoir Rivers of Quebec Saint Lawrence River Chaudière River Jacques-Cartier River Manicouagan River Ottawa River Rivière aux Outardes Rivière des Prairies Richelieu River Romaine River Saguenay River Saint-François River Saint-Maurice River Koksoak River Caniapiscau River La Grande River Sakami River Eastmain River Rupert River Laforge River Great Whale River Nottaway River Broadback River Waterfalls of Quebec Mountains of Quebec List of mountain ranges of Quebec Laurentides Appalaches Monts Chic-Chocs Collines Montérégiennes Monts Torngat Volcanoes in Quebec Valleys of Quebec

Heritage sites in Quebec World Heritage Sites in Quebec (2) Miguasha National Park Old Quebec National Historic Sites of Canada in Quebec Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec

Regions of Quebec

Ecoregions of Quebec

List of ecoregions in Quebec Ecoregions in Quebec Atlantic Maritime Ecozone (CEC) Mixedwood Plains Ecozone (CEC) Northern Arctic Ecozone (CEC) Northwest Atlantic Marine Ecozone (CEC) Southern Arctic Ecozone (CEC) Taiga Shield Ecozone (CEC)

Administrative divisions of Quebec

Regions of Quebec

Bas-Saint-Laurent Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Capitale-Nationale Mauricie Estrie Montreal Outaouais Abitibi-Témiscamingue Côte-Nord Nord-du-Québec Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Chaudière-Appalaches Laval Lanaudière Laurentides Montérégie Centre-du-Québec

Indian reserves in Quebec List of Indian reserves in Quebec

Municipalities of Quebec

List of municipalities in Quebec List of former municipalities in Quebec Population centres in Quebec Quebec City – Windsor Corridor Municipal reorganization in Quebec Types of municipalities in Quebec Metropolitan communities in Quebec Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal Communauté métropolitaine de Québec Municipalities by type Cities of Quebec Urban agglomerations of Quebec Capital of Quebec: Quebec City – the only city in North America with extant city walls. Geography of Quebec City Upper town located on the Cap-Diamant Climate of Quebec City Demographics of Quebec City Architecture of Quebec City List of historic buildings in Quebec City List of tallest buildings in Quebec City Boroughs of Quebec City List of hospitals in Quebec City List of events in Quebec City History of Quebec City List of mayors of Quebec City Timeline of Quebec City history Transport in Quebec City Name of Quebec City List of people from Quebec City Ramparts of Quebec City Symbols of Quebec City Coat of arms of Quebec City Flag of Quebec City Montreal Geography of Montreal Located on the Island of Montreal Climate of Montreal Demographics of Montreal Places in Montreal Areas of Montreal Boroughs of Montreal List of neighbourhoods in Montreal List of public art in Montreal List of hospitals in Montreal Landmarks of Montreal List of parks in Montreal List of baseball parks in Montreal Urban agglomeration of Montreal Culture of Montreal Architecture of Montreal List of oldest buildings and structures in Montreal List of tallest buildings in Montreal List of people from Montreal Symbols of Montreal Coat of arms of Montreal Flag of Montreal Economy of Montreal History of Montreal Timeline of Montreal history Name of Montreal Reorganization of Montreal Mayor of Montreal Past Mayors Politics of Montreal Municipal government of Montreal Proposal for the Province of Montreal Transport in Montreal List of airports in the Montreal area List of Montreal bus routes List of Montreal Metro stations Port of Montreal List of roads in Montreal List of township municipalities in Quebec List of united township municipalities in Quebec Communauté métropolitaine de Québec List of communities in Quebec List of Anglo-Quebecer communities List of parish municipalities in Quebec List of regional county municipalities and equivalent territories in Quebec List of village municipalities in Quebec List of boroughs in Quebec

Demography of Quebec

Demographics of Quebec Demographic history of Quebec Language demographics of Quebec List of Anglo-Quebecer communities

Population distribution by religion

Province Christians Non-religious Muslims Jews Buddhists Hindus Sikhs 6,432,430 413,190 108,620 89,915 41,380 24,525 8,225

Government and politics of Quebec

Politics of Quebec Form of government: Capital of Quebec: Quebec City Anti-Quebec sentiment Elections in Quebec (last 5) 2014 Quebec general election 2012 Quebec general election 2008 Quebec general election 2007 Quebec general election 2003 Quebec general election Quebec autonomism Quebec federalist ideology Quebec nationalism Quebec sovereignty movement List of subjects related to the Quebec independence movement Act Respecting the Future of Quebec History of the Quebec sovereignty movement Québécois nation motion Reference re Secession of Quebec Partition of Quebec Political parties in Quebec Political scandals of Quebec Taxation in Quebec

Branches of the government of Quebec

Government of Quebec

Executive branch of the government of Quebec Head of state: King in Right of Quebec, King of Canada, King Charles III Head of state's representative (Viceroy): Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, Manon Jeannotte Previous lieutenant governors Head of government: Premier of Quebec, Christine Fréchette Previous premiers Deputy Premier of Quebec Previous Deputy Premiers Cabinet: Executive Council of Quebec Head of council: Lieutenant Governor in Council, as representative of the King in Right of Quebec Leader of the government in parliament Departments of the Quebec Government Secrétariat aux affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes (Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs) Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones (Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs) Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy Ministry of Culture and Communications Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports Finances Québec Revenu Québec Ministère des Services gouvernementaux (Ministry of Government Services) Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor (Treasury Board) Ministry of Health and Social Services Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities Ministry of International Relations Ministry of Justice Ministry of Labour Ministry of Native Affairs Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife Ministry of Public Security Ministry of Seniors' Affairs Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks Ministry of Tourism Transports Québec (Ministry of Transport) Ministry of Youth Protection and Rehabilitation

Legislative branch of the government of Quebec

Parliament of Quebec (unicameral): National Assembly of Quebec President of the National Assembly of Quebec: Yvon Vallières Parliament Building Federal representation Quebec lieutenant List of Quebec senators

Judicial branch of the government of Quebec

Federal Courts of Canada Supreme Court of Canada Federal Court of Appeal Tax Court of Canada Canadian court of appeal: Quebec Court of Appeal Superior court: Quebec Superior Court Provincial Court: Court of Quebec The Civil Division The Criminal and Penal Division The Youth Division Military court: Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada

International relations of Quebec

Ministry of International Relations Quebec Government Offices

Law and order in Quebec

Law of Quebec Bar of Quebec – the provincial law society for lawyer s in Quebec (officially known by its French designation: Barreau du Québec)

Outline of Quebec

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