Becoming a locksmith in Quebec - Licenses, regulations, etc

[MTLPhil]

Hi,

I've been lurking on here for a while, first post. Apologies if it's a bit of a tired question in this forum.

Does anyone have any info on the process of becoming a locksmith in Quebec, Canada?

After doing a bunch of research on my own I've found info saying both that you do need some kind of license/permit and that you do not.

I found the law below which is aimed at regulating trades involved in 'private security' but when looking at the text it seems to say that the articles that apply to permits & licensing are not in effect.
http://www.msp.gouv.qc.ca/police/police_en.asp?txtSection=loi&txtNomAutreFichier=loi_regl_securite_privee_en.htm

One locksmith I spoke to said no license was required.

I've called several government offices and no one seems to actually know how this works. Pretty frustrating.

Anyone have any insight on how things work here?

Cheers

[unlisted]

From Quebec, eh? Answer this than..

What is Poutine, and why is it so much better in Quebec than in any other part of the world? Also, what do they sell at all corner stores they do not sell anywhere else in the world?

[MTLPhil]

Haha.

Poutine is a wonderful mix of heart stoppingly greasy french fries covered in cheese curds topped with gravy which makes the cheese melt. Why is it so good here? I think it's a combination of the cheese curds (in other places they use all kinds of other cheese which just aren't right) and the type of fries. Big chunky grease-sponge fries, not those thin cut crispy ones.

Some of the fancier joints get creative with other toppings. I had one with bacon, onions and merguez sausage just this weekend. But the essential trinity of a good poutine is fries, cheese curds, or bacon.

The item that is sold in every corner store, unlike most other provinces, is beer. Coincidentally, a fine compliment to a good poutine.

[MTLPhil]

But the essential trinity of a good poutine is fries, cheese curds, or bacon.

Ooops, make that fries, cheese curds and gravy.

Had bacon on my mind.

[unlisted]

Haha.

Poutine is a wonderful mix of heart stoppingly greasy french fries covered in cheese curds topped with gravy which makes the cheese melt. Why is it so good here? I think it's a combination of the cheese curds (in other places they use all kinds of other cheese which just aren't right) and the type of fries. Big chunky grease-sponge fries, not those thin cut crispy ones.

Some of the fancier joints get creative with other toppings. I had one with bacon, onions and merguez sausage just this weekend. But the essential trinity of a good poutine is fries, cheese curds, or bacon.

The item that is sold in every corner store, unlike most other provinces, is beer. Coincidentally, a fine compliment to a good poutine.

Okay you passed the QC test, less the last question. (well, beer is sold there as well, but that is sold in US stores as well)

The correct answer is.... Cheese curds.

[unlisted]

Oh, back to your first question: I don't think you do, but its always good to check with your lawyer, which you WILL need if you are in this trade in QC, as evidenced by past QC members on this forum. (who were also rather quickly removed from this site as well, hope you can redeem QC since I live so close)

[MTLPhil]

Hmm, can you elaborate a bit on that somewhat cryptic statement?

I figure a lawyer would be good as an entrepreneur regardles, and in this biz particularly, but why especially so in Quebec?

Have some bad apples sullied the good name of locksmiths here as a whole?

[unlisted]

Hmm, can you elaborate a bit on that somewhat cryptic statement?

I figure a lawyer would be good as an entrepreneur regardles, and in this biz particularly, but why especially so in Quebec?

Have some bad apples sullied the good name of locksmiths here as a whole?

First Paragraph- No, I cannot elaborate as I'm a moderator and I had to take direct action against said person(s) I am sure another one (or many) members on here will chime in on that...

Second Paragraph- It ties in with your third paragraph question

Third Paragraph- That's putting it mildly... Again, see first paragraph answer.

[MTLPhil]

To update this thread for any who may also be looking into this, I was on the phone with a locksmith here in Montreal earlier this afternoon and got some clarification on the above.

According to him, there is no regulation/permit required at this time, but it's something that seems to be in the works (under the law I linked to in the thread starting post). It's expected that it will be covered under this law and regulated sometime in the future but as of now there is no licensing/permit process.

[mongo]

gidday from the ottawa valley,

QC and other provinces dont have anything in place. But, you should read up on your local business laws and talk with the local police. Once you start opening cars in parking lots they always seem to show up. If you go and present yourself to the Boys and let them into what you are doing you will have a much easier time.
bon chance

[MTLPhil]

Cool, thanks for the tip mongo.

I'm still a while off from actually doing anything in a professional capacity, just a hobbyist at this point, but once I'm at that point I'll definitely put your advice into practice.