Finding out about Québec

To immigrate also means embracing the values of your host society. Before immigrating to Québec, make sure you understand the values of Québec society in order to ascertain whether you can live by them.

Do not hesitate to inquire about all aspects of life in Québec. Your immigration plan will rest on a surer footing as a result.

Find out about:

• Québec society, its values and openness as well as the rights and obligations of its citizens, including immigrants. See Society - Democracy, rights and responsibilities.
• the French language, the common language spoken by over 80% of the population. See Society - French language.
• the advantages of living in Québec, the quality of life, cost of living, safety, economy and the many attractive features. See Why choose Québec?
• Québec’s job market and the employment prospects in your field. See Employment.
• the regions in Québec where you could settle given the openings related to your training or specialty. See Hospitable regions.
• the particular conditions pertaining to the practice of your profession or trade (access to regulated trades and professions). See Employment.
• transferring your occupational skills to Québec. See Employment.
• Québec’s characteristics with respect to health services, the school system, child care services, income security, tax obligations, etc. See Daily life in Québec.
• other topics of interest: history, politics, women and children’s rights, cultural communities, religion, climate, culture, main leisure activities and seasons. See Society - Democracy, rights and responsibilities and Daily life in Québec.

Take into account the advantages of immigrating to Québec, while considering the aspects of your life that will change (such as living far from family and friends and giving up your job). You must also consider the financial cost of immigrating to Québec.

It is essential that you assess this exhilarating adventure realistically and with an informed mind.

	USEFUL INFORMATION
	If this service is available in your country, register for an information session on Québec provided by Québec’s immigration offices in Mexico City, Hong Kong, Paris and Eastern Europe.

To learn more Practice of a profession governed by a professional order Regulated trades in the construction industry Regulated vocational qualifications

Useful links

• Québec interculturel
• Emploi-Québec
  (Information on the job market, placement, online services, practical guide on how to find a job, brochures, studies and resources) – ILM Online, Online Placement
• Human Resources and Social Development Canada – National Occupational Classification (NOC)
• Office des professions du Québec
• Commission de la construction du Québec
• Gouvernement du Québec