Practical guides
What actually happens in your first months here — the paperwork, the rules, the money, and the things nobody tells you until it is too late. Written for the Persian-speaking community in Canada, and sourced.
Your first 30 days in Montreal, in the order that actually works
Social insurance number, health card, bank account, transit pass. What to do first, what can wait, and the one thing about Quebec health cover that catches Iranians out.
Renting in Quebec: what a landlord may ask you, and what they may not
No deposit, no last month's rent, no credit history required — Quebec protects tenants far more than most newcomers realise. And there is a box on the lease that can save you thousands.
Free French in Quebec: what Francisation really pays, and what it does not
The courses are free and full-time students are paid $230 a week. But several groups are excluded from that allowance, and the choice between full-time and part-time is the real decision.
Getting your qualifications recognised in Quebec, and getting hired
The comparative evaluation costs $141 and is still submitted by post. It is not a diploma and it obliges nobody. Here is what it does do, what a professional order changes, and what your employer owes you in French.