Well if you get a job before going it's pretty easy I would say. this way you would get a Visa easily. Especially since you are from Quebec.
you should check :
http://www.ofqj.org/
They helped me when I did my student exchange in France. Don't know if I can give you more help. where are you planning to move in
France and what job are you doing ?
If you have any questions feel free to contact me. by the way I'm from Quebec too so you can talk to me in French
