CARI's intercultural pairing program creates a social and linguistic bridge between newcomers and Quebecers.

Each pairing is a unique opportunity to discover Quebec culture, practice French, and build lasting friendships. Quebecer volunteers share their knowledge of the community, their traditions, and their daily life.

Meetings are flexible and adapted to everyone's availability: cultural outings, shared meals, sports activities, neighbourhood discovery, and much more.

The next pairing cohort will take place in fall 2026 (dates to come)

PROCESS

Individual meeting with the pairing program coordinator Group meetings where participants get to know each other and develop their intercultural skills: one per week, in the evening Pairing based on affinity at the end of the meetings Pairs organize their own meetings and activities independently over a 6-month period The coordinator provides individualized and group follow-up of pairings over a 6-month period

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN INTERCULTURAL PAIRING?

People who are available, wish to make enriching new connections, and are ready to share their culture and discover another culture. Participants must live in greater Montréal and be willing to travel to Montréal for meetings. Immigrant participants: People with Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or temporary residence permits (international students, temporary workers) and people with refugee status. Host society participants: People born in Quebec or well integrated into Quebec for many years

**ARE YOU INTERESTED?**

Fill out the registration request form: [INTERCULTURAL PAIRING FORM](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wGHnv3DrpUuhXF6uTnxGZvYEC71C9g5CqhQQKxlcJ0NURTQyTjNZU1AxMjI0N0QxQllORTZDM1dJRi4u&route=shorturl) Or contact us for more information:

Laure Poisson, Intercultural Pairing Program Coordinator [email protected], 514-748-2007 ext. 294

Darlène Likobe, Intercultural Pairing Program Coordinator [email protected], 514-748-2007 ext. 260