There seems to be a kind of program sponsored by the government to
learn french in Montreal and get paid, and find a place to live. For a
more detailed description see Mork's comment at:
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=24160#a

If this program is available to non-students, non-Canadians, what is
it and where could one apply? I'm afraid I'm not interested in
information regarding programs for foreign students/ Canadian
citizens, even if that might have been what Mork was talking about.
Thanks!

This site should give you all the info you need, but as always, let me
know if you'd like additional info...

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomer/welcome/wel-22e.html


"The Government of Canada, in cooperation with provincial governments,
school boards, community colleges, and immigrant and community
organizations, offers free language training across the country for
adult permanent residents. In most provinces, the name of the program
is LINC, which stands for Language Instruction for Newcomers to
Canada. This pamphlet lists the LINC assessment centres across Canada.
These centres can assess your language training needs and refer you to
the right LINC classes for your needs."

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Request for Answer Clarification by j_philipp-ga on 11 Jun 2002 08:12 PDT

Davidsar,

What exactly is a "permanent resident"?
Thanks.

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Clarification of Answer by davidsar-ga on 11 Jun 2002 09:06 PDT

The site below will help explain, though it does get a bit legalistic.
 Basically, you need to decide if you're coming as a short-term
visitor (which doesn't seem to be the case, if you're looking for
permanent work) or for a long-term stay, which essentially would make
you an immigrant.  If the latter, you should probably pursue
permantent residence status.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/irpa/fs%2Dresidents.html

"Permanent residence status gives a non-Canadian the right to live in
Canada. Permanent residents enjoy most of the rights and
responsibilities of Canadian citizens. They must meet certain
residency obligations to maintain their status."

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Request for Answer Clarification by j_philipp-ga on 11 Jun 2002 09:45 PDT

Davidsar,

On the site and program given, I could not find information that meets
the criteria that one gets paid, and finds a place to live, like
outlined in the questioned in which I'm looking for that specific
program. (It's also described by the comment I linked to.)

Could you point me to the pages of the sites where I can be sure those
criteria are met?

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Clarification of Answer by davidsar-ga on 11 Jun 2002 11:05 PDT

The only mention of any assistance I could find is as follows:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomer/linc-fs1.html

"Where necessary, transportation and childminding assistance may be
made available to LINC participants for whom language training would
be otherwise inaccessible."

There is no mention of any sort of stipend, however, or assistance in
living arrangements.  It could well be that the program benefits
mentioned in Mork's comment no longer exists.

Did not meet the criteria given in the question, but was a
well-intended effort. Thanks

Hi again j_philipp,

I'll try to get a hold of my girlfriend and see what information she
has about this program.

I can recall that she started in July sometime and lasted to mid-late
August.

I'll post another comment here after speaking with her.

My girlfriend found what you are looking for, sort of.  It is the SLBP
(Summer language bursary program).  Details can be found here:
http://www.cmec.ca/olp/html/english/SLBP/SLBP_E_master.htm

Unfortunatley there is a requirement of being a Canadian citizen or
permanent resident so this may not be applicable to you.  Sorry.

Also, concerning the low cost of staying at the McGill dorms, here is
their site regarding summer accomodations:
http://www.mcgill.ca/residences/summer/

It is a little more expensive than I initially thought, but still
priced fairly low.  And as I mentioned, it is in a fairly good
location and I doubt internet access would be a major issue (you may
want to inquire in advance).

The nightly cost starts at $35/night for students/seniors in one of
the halls, but extended-stay rates are also available.  "Solin Hall"
seems to be more akin to an apartment so it may be suitable for you
during the summer.

Good luck!

Mork,
thanks again, and thanks a lot to your girlfriend too!