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Collective information sessions
Collective information sessions
Understand Québec better to support your integration
Key points
Collective information sessions are free group meetings, in French, offered by AIEM. They help immigrants understand how Québec society works, learn about available services, and understand important steps, to support a safer and more independent integration.
An information service to help you find your way
At Accueil aux immigrants de l’Est de Montréal (AIEM), collective information sessions are part of the welcome and integration services for immigrants who are newly arrived or in the process of settling in Québec.
These group meetings provide clear, reliable information adapted to life in Québec, in a respectful setting, led by qualified staff.
Practical topics for life in Québec
Sessions cover key topics for settling and integrating, such as:
settlement steps
housing and tenants’ rights
the school system and how to register children
health and social services
work and the job market
rights and responsibilities
daily life in Québec
available community resources
Topics are chosen based on participants’ needs and may change from one session to another.
Who the collective information sessions are for
Collective information sessions are for:
- permanent residents
- eligible temporary residents
- recognized refugees
- people authorized to apply for permanent residence
- naturalized Canadian citizens
Sessions are offered in French and require prior registration.
A useful step in your integration pathway
Collective information sessions help you:
- understand Québec systems better
- avoid common mistakes when settling in
- ask questions in a structured setting
- find the right services at the right time
They complement individual meetings and are part of a coherent integration pathway.
Participation conditions
- Free service
- Registration required
- Up-to-date AIEM file required
- Voluntary participation
To join a session
FAQ — Collective information sessions
Yes. AIEM’s collective information sessions are completely free.
This activity is carried out, in French, thanks to the financial support of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), as part of the Programme d’accompagnement et de soutien à l’intégration (PASI).
