News and Resources
Practical guides, testimonials and news to support your integration
- Falling in Love with Montréal - Integrating, One Match at a TimeJuly 21, 2026Planting a love for Montréal's soccer team in the hearts of her two daughters: that's the goal Salma Bouziane set for herself by taking her family, who immigrated from Morocco, to see a CF Montréal match. "We're Moroccan: soccer is in our blood!"→
- An Evening at the Bell CentreJune 19, 2026In the stands, life journeys from around the world come together: some have fled the war in Ukraine, others the instability in Haiti, and still others have left China.→
- Intercultural Pairing in Montréal | 5@7 CARI St-LaurentFebruary 28, 2026Intercultural Pairing in Montréal | 5@7 CARI St-Laurent→
- French Language Training at CARI St-Laurent: Celebrating the Progress and Perseverance of GraduatesJuly 29, 2026CARI St-Laurent recently celebrated the success of three groups who completed their French language training. Two groups were designed for people with limited literacy, while the third followed a regular learning path.→
- Intercultural Celebration at CARI Saint-Laurent | Joy, Integration and Sharing in MontrealSeptember 20, 2025Intercultural Celebration at CARI Saint-Laurent | Joy, Integration and Sharing in Montreal→
- Learning French Changes Lives, and These Stories Are Living ProofJuly 24, 2025Learning French Changes Lives, and These Stories Are Living Proof→
- Integrating, One Pedal Stroke at a TimeJanuary 10, 2025Many have been living in Canada for just a few months. Between French classes, job hunting, and caring for children, these newcomers are trying to learn how to… ride a bike.→
- VIBES 2025 Tournament: Day 2 at CARI St-Laurent | Energy, Sport and CommunityDecember 10, 2025VIBES 2025 Tournament: Day 2 at CARI St-Laurent | Energy, Sport and Community→
- Successfully Integrating into Quebec in 2025: Learning, Working, ThrivingJune 19, 2025Successfully Integrating into Quebec in 2025: Learning, Working, Thriving→
- Managing Your Finances and Understanding Taxes in QuebecFebruary 12, 2025Taxes, credit, budget, family benefits: the basics for managing your money smartly.→
- Looking for a job in Quebec: what nobody tells youFebruary 5, 2025Quebec résumé, interviews, networking, hidden job market: the codes of the local labour market.→
- Your First 10 Steps Upon Arriving in QuebecFebruary 3, 2025From getting your SIN to registering for RAMQ, here's the complete checklist to get off to a great start in your new life.→
- Finding Housing in Montreal: The Survival GuideJanuary 22, 2025Leases, tenant rights, where to search, scams to avoid: everything you need to find your home in Montreal.→
- Winter Family Activities: Exploring Quebec with Your FamilyJanuary 18, 2025Make the most of Quebec's winter with your children! Discover the best family activities.→
- Preparing for Your First Quebec WinterJanuary 15, 2025Clothing, transportation, heating, activities: everything you need to know to enjoy Montreal winter.→
- Understanding Quebec's Healthcare SystemJanuary 10, 2025RAMQ, family doctor, emergency rooms, pharmacies: complete guide to the healthcare system for newcomers.→
- 5 Free Apps to Learn FrenchJanuary 8, 2025Supplement your classes with these mobile apps recommended by our francization teachers.→
- How to Get Your Diploma Recognized in QuebecJanuary 28, 2025Comparative evaluation, professional orders, equivalencies... A step-by-step guide to having your education recognized.→