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  • November 2023

  • Thu 23

    Online Kahoots game: Les phénomènes de la nature

    November 23, 2023 @ 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM
    From the comfort of your home Quebec, Canada

      When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to think that the "hôtel de ville" was a hotel chain, like Marriott, Hilton, Barceló, etc. […]

    Free
  • Thu 30

    POSTPONED Immigration Information Session

    November 30, 2023 @ 11:00 PM - December 1, 2023 @ 1:00 AM
    Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    For the first time ever, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano, a regulated immigration consultant.     Registration strongly adviced, as there is a maximum capacity!   Link to the Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuCsqzsiE9w0tEWaAOxyzRt1RLwvfdBN Link to the in-person session: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUNjZINkk0MlMzRktYNU9aOFBFRUYxOUZPNi4u   Here is an overview of […]

    Free
  • December 2023

  • Sat 2

    Newcomers’ Potluck

    December 2, 2023 @ 10:30 PM - December 3, 2023 @ 1:00 AM
    Jeffery Hale Pavilion Multipurpose Room 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, suite 2141, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    Let's kick off the holiday season while celebrating a meal together!   We are once again able to host a potluck. VEQ will provide the disposable plates, cups, and cutlery. Free parking is available on site. (Request the voucher upon arrival) We will have music and games, to make the ambiance more cheerful and party-like. […]

    Free
  • Fri 8

    Hockey game for newcomers

    December 8, 2023 @ 10:30 PM - December 9, 2023 @ 2:30 AM
    Videotron Centre or at our offices (if you are using our transportation) Quebec, Canada

    On December 8, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game. A first for many, perhaps? Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team! To join in the fun: Registrations are required as we only have 23 tickets. Those tickets were kindly donated by the Remparts […]

    Free
  • January 2024

  • Wed 24

    Canada Revenue Agency Info Session

    January 24, 2024 @ 11:00 PM - January 25, 2024 @ 1:00 AM
    Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion & online 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    We will have a representative from CRA walk us through federal tax declarations, especifically for newcomers. Overview of topics: • Introduction to the Canadian fiscal system • Residency status for newcomers • Do you have to file a tax return? • How to file a tax return • What documents do you need to file […]

    Free
  • February 2024

  • Wed 21

    Revenu Québec Information Session for Newcomers

    February 21, 2024 @ 11:00 PM - February 22, 2024 @ 1:00 AM
    Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes? New to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations? VEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec. Make the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by […]

    Free
  • Wed 28

    Winds of Change Workshop

    February 28, 2024 @ 11:15 PM - February 29, 2024 @ 1:00 AM
    Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with […]

    Free
  • March 2024

  • Thu 14

    NEW DATE: Immigration Info Session for Newcomers

    March 14, 2024 @ 10:00 PM - March 15, 2024 @ 12:00 AM
    Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    For the first time ever, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano, a regulated immigration consultant.   To attend in person: 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Jeffery Hale Pavilion.   To join the TEAMS meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDUzNDVkNGMtNmRkOS00OWNkLThkYjUtYmFkYWFmMzJiODFj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2293c2f5ca-aa57-493b-8136-ea40eec9b806%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a60fcb60-77d8-4892-831f-e1b01cd19559%22%7d   https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUMEk4VVBIVUFaQkIzSTE5SUxBRDA5MzVQUS4u  

    Free
  • Wed 27

    Canada Revenue Agency Information Session (On-line)

    March 27, 2024 @ 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

    Join the VEQ as we host an on-line information session (see link below) with the Canadian Revenue Agency for more information please contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com or Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca. Event: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Information session for Voice of English-speaking Date: March 27, 2024 Time: 18.00-19.30 Webcast link: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on […]

  • May 2024

  • Sat 11

    Old Québec Walking Tour, open to ALL

    May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024
    City Hall main entrance 2 Rue des Jardins, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered! Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the […]

    Free
  • June 2024

  • Sat 1

    Montmorency Falls Picnic ***POSTPONED***

    June 1, 2024 @ 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Voice of English-speaking Québec 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

    This event is OPEN TO ALL, newcomers or not!   It already feels like summer, doesn't it?!   To get the season started, we are hosting an outdoor picnic at Montmorency Falls, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. VEQ will provide transportation to the falls and back, free of charge. Registration to the bus is […]

    Free
  • Wed 26

    Baseball Game, OPEN TO ALL

    June 26, 2024 @ 10:15 PM - June 27, 2024 @ 1:30 AM

    BASEBALL GAME OPEN TO ALL!!!   A New(comers’) Experience—On June 26th, VEQ is taking Newcomers to a Les Capitales baseball game. Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team! To join in the fun: Registrations are required, as we have 20 tickets that were donated by Les Capitales. If you can […]

    Free
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