Montreal, Canada Government Canada is a federation with a social-democratic system and administers resources through. The federal government, responsible for immigration, old age pension plans and employment insurance. The provincial level, responsible for health, education and immigration in Quebec. The municipal level collects property taxes and administers community service. Language and Culture Five million French-speaking Quebecois comprise the majority of the population of the province. The are surrounded by 22 million English-speaking Canadians in the rest of Canada. After Three centuries, Quebec culture has become firmly rooted in North America and is a melding of influences. The French heritage is expressed in its language, culture and civil code. From its British roots springs its democratic spirit, legal system and respect for discipline. The urban organization and social relations are typically North American. Respect for nature and love of open spaces comes from the aboriginal heritage. Introduction Government & Language Health Services Cost of Living Housing Education & Public Services To see a map of the city