You may drive for a period of 6 consecutive months in Quebec. Once this period is up, you must hold a valid international driver’s licence or obtain a Quebec driver’s licence. Check out this link to for more information based on your situation: https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/drivers-licences/foreign-drivers-licence/

Based on your status you may be eligible to drive in Quebec for different periods of time. Those on a student visa may continue using their foreign licence for the duration of their studies. Work permits/United Nations Convention Refugees and other status applicants will have to consult with the SAAQ. The general grace period is 6 months

You may obtain your permit only upon providing proof to the SAAQ that you are eligible to stay in Canada for at least 6 months. You must contact the SAAQ by calling (514) 954-7771 in the Montreal region or 1-888-356-6616.

To determine whether you can receive your licence the SAAQ will request official documents, such as a birth certificate, Permanent Resident Card, Passport, etc to determine which procedure applies to your situation.