Employment integration
Employment integration: the PAAS Action program
At the Relais Populaire, the mission goes beyond the plate: our kitchens are a springboard to employment for people who are far from the labour market.

Employment integration · PAAS Action
Support toward employment, at your own pace
The Relais Populaire welcomes people who are far from the labour market through the PAAS Action program, a caring space to move toward greater independence. The personalized support addresses both personal and professional dimensions.
- Progress at your own pace in a structured, caring setting
- Strengthen your skills and self-confidence
- Explore your interests and clarify your career plan
- Prepare to join an active employment measure (a government-funded employment program)
“Everyone deserves a space to move forward, at their own pace. Working here gives meaning to every day, at the heart of a mission that feeds Lachine’s children.”

you may be wondering…
Frequently asked questions
What is the PAAS Action program?
It’s an employment support program. Through it, the Relais Populaire welcomes people who are far from the labour market into a caring space where they can move toward greater personal and professional independence at their own pace.
The Programme d’aide et d’accompagnement social (PAAS-Action) is a Services Québec measure that helps people who are far removed from the labour market move toward greater socio-professional autonomy.