Unless you absolutely have to, why would you pay an extra $1k for what is, essentially, paperwork? HAve you looked into Winnipeg? There's a fairly large francophone population there (if that's your deal) and no need of bs from the 'Quebec Immigration Authorities.'
There's tons of other schools across the country: Pro IFR
https://www.proifr.com/page/14/international-students and Victoria Flying Club
Victoria Flying Club | Flight Training
Are two of my favourites...