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Canada Announces New Immigration Changes to Help Quebec Workers and Rural Employers

Immigration Updates

Canada Announces New Immigration Changes to Help Quebec Workers and Rural Employers

The Government of Canada has announced new temporary changes to better manage immigration while keeping workers who are already contributing to the economy. Support for Skilled Workers in Quebec Some workers in Quebec who were in the process of becoming permanent residents were at risk of losing their ability to work while waiting for a […]

Mar 17, 2026 Read More →
PEQ Program Closing

Quebec Immigration

PEQ Program Closing

To restructure its immigration system, the Government of Quebec has announced the permanent closure of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). The PEQ was a streamlined route to PR for skilled workers and international students and will officially end on November 19, 2025, according to the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). Currently, both […]

Nov 10, 2025 Read More →
Quebec Launches Public Consultations on Immigration Strategy Amidst Language Concerns

Quebec Immigration

Quebec Launches Public Consultations on Immigration Strategy Amidst Language Concerns

Quebec is embarking on a crucial journey to redefine its immigration strategy for 2024–2027. Public consultations are set to begin this week These public consultations will focus on the province’s approach to immigration. Also with a particular emphasis on preserving the French language and culture. They aim to address concerns about the increasing use of […]

Sep 14, 2023 Read More →
Quebec 2023 Immigration Plan Released

Quebec Immigration

Quebec 2023 Immigration Plan Released

The 2023 Immigration Plan for Quebec has just been released. Overall admission targets are similar to 2022 targets for all categories. 2023 Quebec Immigration Plan The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023 was released last week by the province. It shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023, which is […]

Dec 14, 2022 Read More →
Quebec Invites 998 to Apply for Permanent Selection in 13th Draw of 2022

Francophone Immigration

Quebec Invites 998 to Apply for Permanent Selection in 13th Draw of 2022

At the end of November, the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration invited 998 people to apply for permanent selection. Those invited had a score of 603 or higher and had a job offer outside of Montreal. This was the 13th draw of 2022. So far a total of 7,041 invitations have been issued so […]

Dec 7, 2022 Read More →
Montreal Voted in the Top 10 Best Places in the World for Newcomers

Quebec Immigration

Montreal Voted in the Top 10 Best Places in the World for Newcomers

Montreal has long been a popular destination for newcomers coming to Canada. Between July 1st, 2020 and June 30th, 2021, 33,665 immigrants were welcomed to Quebec, with a majority going to Montreal. With many employment opportunities, a lower cost of living, universal health care and rich culture, and so much more, it is no surprise […]

Oct 10, 2022 Read More →
Quebec to Target Record Newcomer Admissions in 2022

Quebec Immigration

Quebec to Target Record Newcomer Admissions in 2022

Quebec released their immigration plan for 2022 on October 28, 2021. According to the new plan, the province of Quebec could admit up to 70,000 newcomers next year. If the Quebec government reaches this target, it will be a record for the province. Quebec immigration labour minister, Jean Boulet, expressed the importance of immigration to […]

Nov 4, 2021 Read More →
Quebec Holds Second Largest Arrima Draw of the Year

Quebec Immigration

Quebec Holds Second Largest Arrima Draw of the Year

Unlike other Quebec Skilled Worker draws this year, Quebec’s most recent round of invitations did not target candidates with a valid job offer. Instead, the province invited individuals based on their score and experience in one of 17 tech-related occupations. Just one week after Quebec’s largest Arrima draw of the year, the Minister of Immigration, […]

Aug 26, 2021 Read More →
Quebec Announces Major Changes to Immigration Programs

Quebec Immigration

Quebec Announces Major Changes to Immigration Programs

The Quebec government has announced changes to its Quebec Experience Program. The province will also launch two new pilot programs for nurse’s aides and tech workers. Quebec has announced changes to the Quebec Experience Program which are set to take effect in the coming weeks. Since 2010, the Quebec Experience Program has fast-tracked applications for […]

May 29, 2020 Read More →