Settle and integrate in Québec - quebec.ca
This is Québec’s official newcomer gateway managed by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI). It brings together practical, up-to-date guidance for people preparing to move to Québec or who have just arrived. Core topics include first-days checklists, documents and public services, housing, work and credential recognition, learning French, community life and youth/family supports. The site also points to free settlement services delivered by government-funded community partners.
Key features
• First-steps after arrival: how to register for healthcare, obtain essential IDs, open bank accounts, access transport, and connect to everyday services.
• Accompagnement Québec: a no-cost, personalized integration service that assigns an integration officer who co-builds an individualized action plan and links newcomers to the right providers.
• Learn French (Francization): routes to full-time or part-time courses, online or in person, and language supports tied to employment goals.
• Employment and skills: orientation to job search supports, recognition of competencies, and referrals to public employment services.
• Partner ecosystem: a province-wide network of funded community organizations providing settlement, language and community-connection services.
Strengths
- Official and authoritative: policy-aligned content maintained by the provincial immigration ministry.
- End-to-end scope: covers pre-arrival, arrival and longer-term integration, not just immigration steps.
- Personalized pathway: Accompagnement Québec provides case-managed plans rather than generic checklists alone.
- Province-wide coverage: resources exist across Québec’s regions, with special pages for values, rights, work culture and family supports.
Considerations
- The portal itself does not deliver every service; users typically contact local agencies and may face eligibility or wait-lists depending on status and region.
- Some supports prioritize French-learning and integration into Québec’s French-language public life; plan time for francization.
- Highly regulated professions may still require specialized licensing pathways beyond general settlement help.
Who benefits most
New permanent residents, temporary residents, refugees and sponsored family members who want a credible first stop to organize their first weeks, plan French studies, understand work options and connect with free local agencies.
Summary
As Québec’s official newcomer hub, the portal combines clear checklists, personalized integration via Accompagnement Québec, strong francization pathways and a funded partner network—offering a reliable map from arrival to long-term belonging in Québec.
