Relocation policy
See the Academic Personnel Office website:
New Faculty Relocation Issues
This includes information on contact person, the policy (which moving and travel expenses are covered, which are not covered, exceptions, etc.), and procedure for claiming expenses, etc.
Applying for Quebec Medical Insurance
See the Academic Personnel Office website: Applying for Quebec Medical Insurance
This page gives general information concerning the three-month waiting period before health insurance takes effect and what to do in order to get the health insurance process moving once arrived in Montreal.
Spousal employment
See the Academic Personnel Office website: Spousal Assistance & Work Permits
Quebec's Ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés Culturelles
http://www.micc.gouv.qc.ca
Lots of information on how to immigrate, sponsor family member, help networks for new immigrants, etc. Lots of basic stuff about how to live in Montreal (what a lease is, etc.).