I just arrived in Quebec: where do I start?

Here are the steps often useful when you arrive. Add what applies to you (children, housing, doctor…) and the plan adjusts.

Good to know — General information drawn from verified answers on this site. It is neither legal advice nor an official decision: each step links to the official procedure page, which you should confirm before acting. Demande au Québec is an independent website, not a government site.

My situation

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My arrival

I just arrived in Quebec I have a driver's licence from another country I have a diploma earned abroad

My family

I have one or more children Including a pre-school-age child (child care) Including a school-age child (school)

My health

I do not have a family doctor

My housing

I am a tenant I am looking for housing I am moving I want or need to leave my home I am buying a property

My work and income

I lost my job or I am out of work I want to work in Quebec I need financial help I think my employer still owes me money

My retirement

I am getting close to retirement

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Common situations

I'm moving: where do I start?Here is one possible order for your moving steps. Add what applies to you (tenant, purchase, children…) and the plan adjusts. I lost my job: what should I do first?Here is one possible order for your steps after losing a job. Add what applies to you (children, rent…) and the plan adjusts.