Information and Orientation
Welcome to Quebec and welcome to CANA!
You just moved to the province of Quebec? You feel a bit lost? You ask questions but get conflicting information, so you just don’t know who to turn to for guidance and support anymore?
Whether you are alone or with your family, our team is here to listen to you, to guide you and accompany you throughout your settlement and integration process in Quebec.
Personal guidance services, in-Person at CANA, or remotely from anywhere in Quebec!
CANA offers several immigration guidance services, free of charge, to inform and support newcomers.
Getting in touch with one of our immigration counsellors will help you develop a relationship of trust for the following services:
- Customized referrals to suit your needs
- Settlement needs assessment
- Referral to Newcomers Integration agents from the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI)
- Changing address
- Housing allowance application
- Applying for social assistance
- Applying for subsidized housing
- Interpreter for service providers
(such as Hydro-Québec)
Services for your Immigration Process (in French, English, Spanish, Levantine Arabic and Polish)
Our team accompanies asylum seekers, accepted refugees, international students, temporary workers and permanent residents through various administrative processes to them help fill out forms that apply to their needs and immigration status.
- Application for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
- Application for Permanent Residence
- Renewal of Permanent Residence Card
- Application for Canadian Citizenship
- Sponsorship process information
- Extension of International Student Permit
- Modification of Student Permit
- Transmission of information on Post-Graduate Work Permit
- Modification of Quebec Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ) for changing program or institutions of study
- Status verification and application to Canada Child Benefit and Quebec Family Allowance
- Registration to the Régime de l’Assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
- Registration to the Quebec public drug insurance plan.
- Application or support to neighbourhood newcomers for their first work permit renewal
- Application for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Extension of stay for temporary workers
- Application for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
- Application for Permanent Residence
- Renewal of Permanent Residence Card
- Application for Canadian Citizenship
- Sponsorship process information
- Extension of International Student Permit
- Modification of Student Permit
- Transmission of information on Post-Graduate Work Permit
- Modification of Quebec Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ) for changing program or institutions of study
- Status verification and application to Canada Child Benefit and Quebec Family Allowance
- Registration to the Régime de l’Assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
- Registration to the Quebec public drug insurance plan.
- Application or support to neighbourhood newcomers for their first work permit renewal
- Application for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Extension of stay for temporary workers
Preparation for the Canadian Citizenship Exam
For those who applied for citizenship, the exam preparation workshops cover a variety of themes featured on the test.
By appointment, our team can also help you get familiar with the exam technology before the online citizenship test.
How it works: One 90-minute workshop per week
Duration: 5 weeks
Price: $15
Material included
Referrals to Other Community Organizations and Institutions
CANA has developed an extensive network of partners and will refer you to other public and community resources in health, immigration, social services, education, employment, housing, income, etc.
Settling and Integrating into Quebec Society
CANA organizes information sessions on settlement and integration issues in Quebec (health care, housing, employment, education, legal rights, etc.).
CANA also organizes a wide range of activities, including intercultural coffee-clubs, citizen bridging and pairing programs, home cooking from around the world, cultural outings and youth activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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