To plan your move in Quebec, start by sorting out, book your truck or movers a month in advance, and use the official online service for your provincial address changes. Prepare your boxes methodically and plan the essentials for the big day.

One month before

-Sort: Donate or throw away what you no longer want.

-Book: Rent a transport truck or hire professionals.

-Notify: Plan the transfer of your electricity contracts with Hydro-Québec.

Two weeks before

-Pack: Fill the boxes by room and identify their contents.

-Change your address: Use the Government of Quebec's online change of address service to notify the RAMQ, SAAQ and Revenu Québec in a single step.

-Federal: Update your file with the Canada Revenue Agency.

The day before the move

-Disassemble: Remove large pieces of furniture.

-Empty: Defrost and clean the refrigerator and stove.

-Prepare: Keep your important paperwork and a change of clothes bag with you.

Moving day

-Check: Read the electricity meters.

-Inspect: Go around the empty home so you don't forget anything.

-Clean: Leave the area clean for the next occupants.

-Explore CAA-Quebec'spractical tips for choosing the right movers.

-Consult JuridiQC's guide to tenants' rights.

-Check the complete list of organizations to notify on Protégez-Vous.