Here & Well | Getting ready for your new life in Québec

Carlos is an industrial engineer from Colombia. He is a permanent resident and an economic immigrant.

Carlos moved to Québec with his family to give his children a positive environment to grow up in.

Despite his qualifications and skills, he has trouble finding a job in his field. This is stressful for him, and he worries he won’t be able to provide for his family.

Sometimes, Carlos feels alone and helpless.

He has received support and found various solutions to feel better and succeed in his new life.

Malika is an international student from Senegal who is doing a master’s degree in psychoeducation at a Montréal university.

She arrived by herself, but has a cousin who lives in the city of Québec.

She faces challenges finding a job that matches her skills. Her experience in Senegal is not widely recognized.

She also experiences discrimination and feels lonely.

Accessing health resources is hard because of her immigration status.

She has been able to create a support system and will share solutions that have helped her.

Mariam is a 16-year-old teenager from Syria.

She is in Québec with her mother and little sister. She has refugee status.

Mariam has faced major challenges after fleeing the war and seeking refuge in Québec.

In Québec, she has trouble making friends at school and focusing on her homework.

Mariam and her mother are distrustful of institutional health care services. They do not always find that they are suited to their needs. They are afraid of reliving difficult experiences from the past or being deported if they reveal too much about their lives.

Still, Mariam also experiences happy moments. Many little things help her thrive in Québec.