Frequently Asked Questions

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Business and legislation

What are the advantages of being a member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec?

To find the answers to these questions, please see the following section: Why become a member of the AEQ.
Where can I find information regarding the travel agent licensing act?

The travel agents act is a consumer protection act, so you can get information from the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) [Consumer Protection Office] www.opc.gouv.qc.ca
Where can I find information on the legal provision regarding payment terms?

You will find information about contracts, advance payments, reimbursements and more from the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) [Consumer Protection Office] www.opc.gouv.qc.ca.
Where do I go to register or incorporate my company?

You must apply to the Registraire des entreprises du Québec [Quebec Business Registry] www.registraireentreprises.gouv.qc.ca.
Where can I find information concerning operator permits, driver's licences and registration?

For information about operator permits, see the Commission des transports du Québec [Quebec Transport Commission]. www.ctq.gouv.qc.ca.

For information on driver's licences and registration, see the Société de l'Assurance automobile du Québec [Quebec Automobile Insurance Association] www.saaq.qc.ca.

Who can I see about obtaining financial (or other) support for training or for my business?

At your local regional development centre, the purpose of which is to boost economic development and job creation throughout its territory as part of a partnership between the government and the local community www.acldq.qc.ca and the local employment centre for your region, the purpose of which is to develop jobs and labour and to fight unemployment from an economic and social perspective emploiquebec.net.
Where can I find information about development workshop or continuing education?

The Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en tourisme (CQRHT) [Quebec Tourism Human Resources Council] has on its website a directory of continuing education for all sectors of the tourism industry, including adventure tourism and ecotourism. There you can find courses for managers, guides, and other job positions www.cqrht.qc.ca.