I am now living in Montreal. You just have to land outside Quebec and can then move there the next day. Thre is no rule or check which stops you.In a similar situation.
Outland applicant. Received COPR. Tried to find job in Toronto but no luck. Eventually got a job but location is Montreal. Not sure to accept it or reject it.
Leaning towards rejecting it or asking employer to provide job location in Toronto.