Report an absence from Québec by telephone In certain situations, you must call us to report an absence from Québec. Contact us Before calling us, have you checked the procedure that corresponds to your situation? If you need to contact us, use one of the following options depending on your destination: Québec area: 418 781-2520Montreal area: 514 687-4571Throughout Québec: 1 833 203-5524Outside Québec: 1 514 687-4571 I am leaving Québec for a country that HAS signed a social security agreement When you call, select option 2 from the telephone menu. I am leaving Québec for a country that HAS NOT signed a social security agreement or for another Canadian province When you call, select option 4 from the telephone menu. The following 11 countries have signed a social security agreement with Québec: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, and Sweden. See also Staying eligible: Tally your absences from QuébecWorking, studying or taking up residence outside Québec: Agreements with other countriesExceptions to the Presence in Québec rule