Mathieu Ouellet is the pen name the GPP Emploi editorial team uses for its analysis articles: rules, numbers and trends, explained clearly and backed by official sources.
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Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readSnow removal hiring in Quebec: the typical October-to-December calendar, CNESST rules and the permits to check before the first snowfall hits.
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 8 min readHow to become self-employed in Quebec: legal structure, $41 registration, the $30,000 GST/QST threshold, QPP, CNESST, RBQ licences and contracts, in…
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 8 min readOvertime pay in Quebec: the 40-hour regular week, the 50% premium, averaging hours, time off at time and a half and the exceptions, with worked examp…
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readAI for small business: 10 practical uses for service trades (job offers, emails, quotes, routes), their limits and the Quebec Law 25 rules to follow.
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readLabour standards Quebec in 10 points: minimum wage, pay, breaks, overtime, statutory holidays, vacation, notice of termination and CNESST complaints.
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 8 min readSnow blower operator job in Quebec: recognized training, class 5 or 3 licence, storm duties and the pay gap with shovelling, as an employee or subcon…
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readJanitor jobs in Quebec: real tasks, pay by region from Job Bank, which small repairs are allowed, snow removal duties and on-site caretaker housing.
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readAI quote writing for Quebec trades: what the tool can draft, what you must check yourself (price, taxes, scope, RBQ licence) and a sample request to…
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 8 min readGot an employer invitation? What accepting or declining triggers, why your name stays hidden, and the three questions to ask before saying yes to the…
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readMinimum wage Quebec: $16.60 an hour since May 2026, $13.30 for tipped staff. Hours that must be paid (trial, waiting, breaks) and banned deductions,…
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readEmployee vs contractor in Quebec: control, tools, financial risk and integration, the criteria Revenu Québec and the CRA use, and misclassification r…
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 8 min readGST QST self-employed in Québec: the $30,000 small supplier test over four quarters, the effective date, voluntary registration and proper invoices.
Mathieu Ouellet · October 29, 2026 · 7 min readAI job search tips: how to ask an assistant to reword your profile, write your messages and run a mock interview, without making anything up.
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