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Objective Integration
Objective Integration
Understanding Québec, its values, and the world of work
Key points
Objective Integration is a free 24-hour session that helps immigrants understand Québec democratic values, cultural codes, and the legal framework of work in Québec. It provides an official recognized certificate and financial assistance of $230, under certain conditions.
An essential service for your integration pathway in Québec
At Accueil aux immigrants de l’Est de Montréal (AIEM), we support immigrants during key steps of their integration.
The Objective Integration session is an important step to better understand Québec society, support your integration, and meet requirements linked to certain immigration programs leading to permanent residence.
This session is for immigrants with an intermediate level of French who want to prepare for civic and professional life in Québec.
What is the Objective Integration session for?
The session helps you to:
- better understand Québec democratic values expressed in the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
- become familiar with cultural codes at work
understand the legal framework of work in Québec - obtain an official certificate, valid for two years
meet requirements related to obtaining the Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ), when applicable
Session content (24 hours)
The session is divided into three sections:
Section 1 — Diversity and adaptation in Québec
Section 2 — Five keys to better understand Québec
Section 3 — The world of work in Québec
The session is offered in French only and takes place in a structured and interactive setting.
Who is the session for?
You must:
- be 18 years old or older
- live in Québec
- have an intermediate level of French
Eligible statuses :
- naturalized Canadian citizen
- permanent resident
- eligible temporary resident
- temporary worker (1 year or more)
- international student (6 months or more)
- protected person (asylum granted)
- person invited by MIFI to apply for permanent selection
Certificate and official recognition
After completing the Objective Integration session, you will receive an official certificate showing your knowledge of Québec democratic values.
This certificate is recognized by the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) and is valid for two years.
Financial assistance — $230
Financial assistance of $230 may be granted if you:
- attend the entire session
- meet eligibility conditions
- have a valid SIN, NII, or NIT
- This assistance is paid once per person and is taxable.
How to register with AIEM
To check your eligibility, learn about upcoming dates, or get help with registration, our team is here to support you.
To book an appointment:
Childcare services may be available during the session, depending on conditions.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The session is required to demonstrate knowledge of Québec values in some immigration programs leading to permanent residence.
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).
