Permits and Licenses

• Labour licenses
• Permits and licenses

In Québec, a special act* on labour relations in film, television and other areas imposes requirements on Canadian and non-Canadian producers hiring artists for positions included in a bargaining sector defined by the CRAAAP**.

• * Act respecting the Professional Status and Conditions of Engagement of Performing, Recording and Film Artists (R.S.Q., c. S-32.1)
• ** Commission de reconnaissance des associations d’artistes et des associations de producteurs

Please consult the Québec producers association (APFTQ) Association des producteurs de films et de télévision du Québec in order to obtain additional information..

Permits to film in public areas, public buildings or on the road network are required throughout the province. Three regional film offices are in charge of permits and licenses. They will also be able to help you deal with public safety issues, which are usually the municipalities’ responsibility.

Montréal Film and Television Commission

303, Notre-Dame Street East, office 6.200

Montréal (Québec)

H2Y 3Y8

Tel: 514 872-2883

Fax: 514 872-3409

E-mail: film_tv@ville.montreal.qc.ca

 

City of Québec - Tourism Development and Major Events Office

Genevieve Dore, Film and Television Coordinator

15 rue St-Nicolas Quebec (Quebec) G1K 1M8

Tel: 418-641-6411

Fax: 418-691-3644

E-mail: cinema@ville.quebec.qc.ca

 

Laurentians Film and Television Commission

430, Grace Street

Lachute (Québec)

J8H 1M6

Tel: (450) 562-2446 # 253

Fax: (450) 562-1911

E-mail: info@filmlaurentides.ca

 

In regions that are not served by a regional film bureau, please consult the Répertoire des municipalités du Québec in order to obtain their respective contact information.

To obtain information on the provincial road network, please consult Transport Québec.