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Can Landlords Say No to Pets? Rental Pet Rules Across Canada

<p>You’ve just found the perfect rental unit, but now comes the big question: can your landlord say no to pets? If you’re a pet owner, this uncertainty can quickly turn a move into a stressful experience. The rules around whether landlords can say no to pets in Canada can vary widely, especially when you’re relocating […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/blog/can-landlords-say-no-to-pets/">Can Landlords Say No to Pets? Rental Pet Rules Across Canada</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/blog">Zoocasa Blog</a>.</p>

mingooland · · 5 min read
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Montrealers tip more at restaurants than most Canadians but they expect better service

<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-card-reader-on-a-restaurant-table-as-a-person-inserts-their-card.jpg?id=61239387&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-restaurants" target="_blank">Montreal's restaurant scene</a> might be world-class, but so are its diners — at least when it comes to <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-tipping" target="_blank">tipping</a>. New data indicates that locals are among the most generous tippers in the country, but they expect service to match.</p><p>A recent poll from <a href="https://www.lightspeedhq.com/pc/watch-a-demo-f-1/?_bt=761780635895&_bk=lightspeed%20commerce&_bm=e&_bn=g&_bg=180443952877&utm_campaign=NOAM%20-%20CA%2FEN%20-%20Search%2FAW%20-%20General%20-%20Brand%20-%20ACQ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22623913353&gbraid=0AAAAADyGIdMN5GfweErAqyg29NPvPIe7T&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuLDBhAOEiwAPtF0Vvce7M5fAIVFe4UWcj2UW9UcgsMTnyiQQmqt0Jt3qpRNvNxq-_OYfRoCatoQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Lightspeed Commerce</a>, which surveyed over 7,000 restaurant-goers across North America and Europe, found that Montrealers are more likely to tip 15–20% than the average Canadian. While just 29% of Canadians reported tipping in that range, 35% of Montrealers said they do.</p><p>But that generosity comes with expectations. Rude service was the number one dealbreaker for Montrealers, with 48% saying they'd never return to a restaurant after a bad experience with staff. Other pet peeves included cold food (29%), long waits (27%), and sticky tables or menus (22%).</p><p>"For Montreal diners, the experience is paramount. They're not just looking for a meal; they're expecting professional, fast service in a clean environment," said JD Saint-Martin, President of Lightspeed Commerce. "Restaurants that fail to deliver on these fundamental aspects risk losing a significant portion of their clientele."</p><p>The report, which surveyed 1,000 Canadians who dined out in the past few months, also showed that tipping isn't always expected in every situation. While 55% of Montrealers are fine tipping for food delivery, just 17% felt it was necessary at counter service spots, and only 37% said the same about coffee shops.</p><p>However, as <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tipping-canada-weird-places" target="_blank">debates about tipping culture</a> rage on, 33% of Montreal respondents said they'd rather pay more for their meals if it meant eliminating tipping altogether.</p><p>And while the practice of leaving a little extra doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tipping-quebec-new-rules-may-7" target="_blank">Quebec recently implemented a new law</a> stating that restaurants, bars, and cafes have to calculate suggested tip percentages based on the pre-tax total — not after GST and QST are added.</p><p><br/></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><br/></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>

mingooland · · 2 min read
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Quebec restaurants can officially charge you for ditching a reservation starting this month

<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/restaurant-reflection-blur-reflection-in-a-restaurant-windows-in-downtown-montreal-quebec-canada-taken-from-a-driver-seat.jpg?id=61142115&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Flaking on your <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-restaurants" target="_blank">restaurant reservation in Quebec</a> could soon cost you.</p><p>Starting July 17, restaurants across the province will be allowed to charge a $10 no-show fee when customers fail to show up for a reservation — but only if a few conditions are met.</p><p>Back in March, <a href="Back%20in%20March,%20MTL%20Blog%20covered%20the%20province's%20plan%20to%20introduce%20this%20penalty,%20which%20is%20now%20set%20to%20take%20effect%20in%20just%20a%20few%20weeks." target="_blank">MTL Blog covered the province's plan to introduce this penalty</a>, which is now set to take effect in just a few weeks.</p><p>The new rule, announced Thursday by Quebec's Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette and Minister for the Economy Christopher Skeete, aims to help restaurant owners deal with the growing problem of "ghost reservations" while protecting customers from unfair charges.</p><p>"This new framework is an opportunity to remind everyone that if you are unable to honour your reservation, the least you can do is cancel it," Jolin-Barrette said in a <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/reservations-fantomes-dans-les-restaurants-des-penalites-pourront-s-appliquer-des-le-17-juillet-844728188.html" target="_blank">news release</a>.</p><p>Here's how the $10 fee works:</p> <ul> <li> It only applies to reservations for two or more people</li> <li> The restaurant must inform you ahead of time that a fee may apply</li> <li> They have to confirm your reservation between 6 and 48 hours before the meal (unless you booked within that window)</li> <li> You must be able to cancel easily at any time, like by text or online</li> <li> The fee can't be charged if you cancel at least three hours in advance</li> <li> And it only kicks in if no one in the group shows up</li> </ul> <p>Restaurant owners have long complained about the cost of last-minute no-shows. According to the Association Restauration Québec, the average restaurant loses $49,000 a year to ghost reservations, and some lose nearly double that. In total, Quebec eateries could be missing out on over $400 million annually.</p><p>A recent Léger poll found that 70% of Quebecers support the idea of a no-show fee, suggesting that most diners agree — if you book a table and can't make it, the least you can do is cancel.</p><p>For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.opc.gouv.qc.ca/commercant/nouvelles-obligations" target="_blank">Office de la protection du consommateur</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>

mingooland · · 2 min read
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Canadians are leaving the country in record numbers but Quebecers are staying put

<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-montrealer-moves-out-of-their-home.jpg?id=61138269&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C39%2C0%2C39"/><br/><br/><p>More Canadians packed their bags and left the country in 2024 than in any other year since the 1960s — but people in Quebec didn't seem to get the memo.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710004001" target="_blank">new data from Statistics Canada</a>, 106,134 people emigrated from Canada last year, the highest number of departures since 1967. The number marks a 3% jump from 2023 and highlights a growing trend of Canadians seeking opportunities elsewhere, whether it's for cheaper rent, better weather, or a fresh start abroad.</p><p>But while provinces like Ontario and B.C. are seeing people leave in droves, Quebec is holding on to its residents.</p><p>Ontario led the country's latest exodus, accounting for nearly half of all departures despite only making up 39% of the population. That's nearly 51,000 people who left Ontario in 2024 — more than Quebec, B.C., and Alberta combined.</p><p>B.C. came in second with just under 20,000 departures, while Quebec saw only about 13,500 people leave, despite having nearly double B.C.'s population.</p><p>That puts Quebec at just 12.7% of Canada's total emigration, far below what you'd expect from a province that makes up about 22% of the national population. The numbers suggest that Quebecers are more likely to stay put, even as other Canadians head for the exits.</p><p>Quebec also saw relatively low numbers in interprovincial migration, meaning people aren't just staying in the country; they're staying in the province. That could be due to family ties, language, or simply the cost of moving being too high in a shaky economy.</p><p>Meanwhile, Alberta came out ahead, gaining a net 36,000 people from other provinces in 2024, while Ontario lost over 23,000 through interprovincial moves.</p><p>As <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/average-salary-quebec-canada-2025" target="_blank">inflation, rent, and housing stress</a> continue to drive major life decisions, one thing's clear: 2024 was a year of big moves — just not so much in la belle province.</p><p>You can explore the <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710004001" target="_blank">entire StatCan report here</a>. </p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>

mingooland · · 2 min read
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