He was ordered by the Court of Quebec to pay a fine of $499,385. His driver’s license was also suspended for three months.

The 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to the charge against him on November 17^th  at the Laval courthouse.

Waseem Shahzad was accused of possession of tobacco intended for sale, the packet of which was not identified per Article 13.1 of the Tobacco Tax Law.

This conviction stems from an investigation by the Service de poilice de Laval (SPL) which began in January 2021 and targeted Waseem Shahzad and a business he did not own.

On March 31^st, 2021, the police carried out searches in a residence and an outbuilding, in a business, as well as in two vehicles used for the storage and transportation of tobacco.

837,895 kg of shisha was seized as part of the investigation.

In addition, a vehicle was confiscated, as well as $57,705 in cash.

Revenu Québec reminds people who engage in commercial activities related to tobacco products that they must hold the permits required by law.

In addition, all tobacco intended for retail sale in Québec must be identified in the manner and under the conditions prescribed by regulation.

Failure to comply with any of these obligations constitutes an offence and may result in a minimum fine of $6,000 and a maximum prison sentence of 2 years. People who buy contraband tobacco for their own consumption are exposed to a minimum fine of $350. (EB/IJL)

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In the end, more than 6.5 million taxpayers will have access to that financial assistance.

The amount will be $600 for those whose individual income doesn’t exceed $50,000. It will gradually decrease, down to $400 for those with an income slightly above $50,000.

Revenu Québec

Although Revenu Québec specifies that people don’t have anything to do in order to receive that financial assistance, many have still haven’t received the money, and are wondering.

For example, is it normal that all the members of my family, all having the same last name, have already obtained their cheque, but not me? Why did my friends already receive their check two weeks ago, but I’m still without answer?

First, it’s important to know that taxpayers who are yet to file their 2021 income tax return have until June 30, 2023 to do so in order to take advantage of that new measure to counter inflation.

People who received last-resort financial assistance on Dec. 31, 2021, and benefit from the automatic payment of the TQS component of the solidarity tax credit, don’t have to file an income tax return to be eligible for the cheque.

Payment Date

Something important to know is that you can find the date you should receive your cheque on Revenu Québec’s website, on Mon Dossier. Also, the amount of the cheque’s also indicated there, if you have any doubts about it.

So, in case of uncertainties, just look there, and you’ll see everything you need to know.

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That financial assistance will be given to more than 6.5 million taxpayers.

The amount will be $600 for people whose individual income does not exceed $50,000. It will gradually decrease for those with an income slightly above $50,000.

It will be $400 for the $54,000 to $100,000 range. Again, there will be a distribution, which will be gradually reduced to $104,000.

That amount will be adjusted, according to income for 2021. Also, it must be noted that it’s non-taxable, and will be remitted by direct deposit, or cheque by the end of 2022.

Revenu Québec specifies that citizens don’t have to do anything in order to receive the money.

Those who are yet to file their 2021 tax return have until June 30, 2023 to do so, and thus take advantage of that new measure.

People who received last-resort financial assistance on Dec. 31, 2021, and benefit from the automatic payment of the TQS component of the solidarity tax credit, don’t have to file an income tax return to be eligible for the cheque. (N.P.)

translated by Alec Brideau

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