Updated: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:45

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université McGill, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

Relocating to McGill

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.).

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