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Quebec to Make it Easier for Immigrants to Integrate Into Labour Market

February 16, 2017 by CIC News

Immigrants to Quebec will enjoy recognition of their professional credentials(Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici.)

The Premier of Quebec, Philippe Couillard, has stated that his government will “lift the barriers” that prevent some immigrants to the province from working in their field of training. Couillard outlined the plan at a press conference, also attended by Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil, on February 14.

Bill 98 aims to recognize the professional accreditations and skills of immigrants to Quebec, allowing them to enter the labour market in the skilled positions for which they have trained. Premier Couillard is optimistic that Bill 98 will be passed “fairly quickly,” amending various statutes relating primarily to admission to the professions and the governance of the professional system.

“Although it has been steadily declining for three consecutive years, the unemployment rate among newcomers is still too high,” said Couillard in French, citing an unemployment rate of 9.8 percent for all immigrants to Quebec, and 15 percent for those who arrived in the last five years.

By way of comparison, the unemployment rate for Quebec as a whole was 6.2 percent last December, the lowest rate since 1976.

“Why are we lagging behind in Quebec compared to other Canadian societies for the integration of professionals?” asked Philippe Couillard, rhetorically. The provisions included in the bill aim to modernize the governance of professional orders and institutionalize the procedures for obtaining training courses.

“We are also proposing amendments to ensure that the composition of the professional associations reflects the diversity of Quebec society,” added the Premier.

For her part, Ms Weil recently pointed out that 1.4 million jobs will have to be filled in the Quebec labour market by 2022. Close to one-fifth of these posts are expected to be filled by immigrants.

Last fall, the government of Quebec announced its target to welcome 51,000 new immigrants in 2017. At the same time, the government set up a working group to better integrate these newcomers. Economic immigrants to Quebec typically immigrate through either the Quebec Skilled Worker Program or the Quebec Experience Class.

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  1. Mounir says

    February 16, 2017

    Bonjour
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    Reply
  2. AA says

    February 16, 2017

    usually the knowledge of French impacts much on getting Quebec immigration. Are they making it easy on the language side?

    Reply
    • Diomande vassiaka says

      February 22, 2017

      Je cherche à immigrer dans votre pays respectifs qui est le Canada dont j’ai rêvé tout le temps d’habiter là-bas un jour donc avec toute la considération que j’ai pour vous ,je vous prie de bien vouloir agréer mes sentiments les plus distingués

      Reply
  3. Peter Oehring says

    February 16, 2017

    It is about time! We need good doctor’s. If he can communicate in our language and passes a test then let them work on a probationary basis until they prove they are competent. Do it.

    Reply
  4. Awaiye Lanre says

    February 17, 2017

    Please I try to apply but I didn’t get a good response, can you please help me out… I want to come to Canada

    Reply
  5. A.B Alnaffakh says

    February 17, 2017

    I am a graduate of trade and economy, and I have fifteen years experience in the field of restaurants and butcher

    Reply
  6. Nimrod Rj A. Navarro says

    February 17, 2017

    This would be a great opportunity for
    us to migrate to Canada to find a better living.

    Reply
  7. A Komali says

    February 17, 2017

    I have bachelor in accounts. I have 15 years experience in medical transcription. I am looking forward to work in Canada.

    Reply
  8. Oluwatosin says

    February 18, 2017

    I want to say thank you for making people dream true. My dream have been Canada because is a peaceable country where you can actualize yr dream. I hope soon I will be given opportunity to be in my dream country Canada. Once again thank you sir.

    Reply
  9. Kurdo kawa Hamafaraj says

    February 18, 2017

    I’m Iraqi
    Want to immigrate for Canada

    Reply
  10. Shino george says

    February 18, 2017

    Already we applied for Quebec from united Arab of Emirates in2014 through one of the agency till known they are telling as to wait….. still we are confused we can go to Quebec or not….. kindly help us….

    Reply
  11. Joanna Gregorio says

    February 18, 2017

    This would be a great oppurtunity for us to migrate for a better living.
    Be able to apply my knowledge and skills on the spa services.

    Reply
  12. Bazira mike says

    February 18, 2017

    Its good news to learn of such an opportunity, im a teacher with a degree in education from kyambogo university Kampala Uganda East Africa. Do i stand a chance to work in Canada?

    Reply
  13. Mandeep singh Dadiyal says

    February 18, 2017

    I love canada .i hve done +2 and ITI Tractor mechanic diploma 1 year and i hve 10 year experience this trade .. i m 29 year old and i hve done 5.5 band in Genral IELTS..

    Reply
  14. Michael Brioso says

    February 18, 2017

    I don’t have all the passing requirements but I’m really persistent to be one of hte immigrants,

    Reply
  15. Jagdeep singh says

    February 19, 2017

    I have done electrician diploma two years. I have six years experience I will go to Canada

    Reply
  16. Ashok sunar says

    February 19, 2017

    Sir, I want to apply.

    Reply
  17. helvio soki says

    February 19, 2017

    Hi , I have bachelor in electronic and i m 3 years experience in oil gas in maintenance electrical, instrumentation. I am looking forward to work in Canada.

    Reply
  18. Maalla ach says

    February 19, 2017

    Qu’ es que je peux posé mon dossier comme chauffeur de bus professionnel avec un expérience de 8 ans au fonction public

    Reply
  19. lamin kinteh says

    February 19, 2017

    Please I want to go to Canada for a business trip

    Reply
  20. Okoro Stanley chinedu says

    February 19, 2017

    I will love to live and work in Canada am a professional in metal fabrication if giving this opportunity will always remain grateful

    Reply
  21. Kaouech Mohamed says

    February 19, 2017

    salut
    je suis tunisien et je suis technicien informatique , j’ai bac +3 et aussi j’ai un expérience en développement site web , esque c’est possible d’immergée en canada pour un travaille.
    merci bien

    Reply
  22. Janet Akinsanmi says

    February 20, 2017

    I have post graduate diploma in Business administration how do I apply?

    Reply
  23. Abdoulaye diawara says

    February 20, 2017

    Slt j’ai tenté plusieurs fois sa n’a rive pas à s’améliorer

    Reply
  24. Kadiatou DIallo says

    February 20, 2017

    Bonsoir
    C’est mademoiselle kadiatou je veux travailler dans votre pays,car c’est l’un de mes rêves depuis fort longtemp
    Aidez moi s’il vous plaît.merci

    Reply
  25. gaurav says

    February 21, 2017

    i have applied for csq on june 2016 , after a month i received a letter from the qubec ministiry saying that they have received my fees and all the documents ,, then in january 2017 i received another mail that they will start processing my file in springs 2017 .

    if anyone can help me with the processing time for receiving a csq

    Reply
  26. Lebsir says

    February 21, 2017

    l am very interesting to immediate to Canada it ‘s my big dream

    Reply
  27. Imranullah says

    February 21, 2017

    Hello dear sir or madam
    I am from Afghanistan I want to migrate to Canada because I love Canada can you please help me.
    Thanks

    Reply
  28. Ramesh nepali says

    February 22, 2017

    My name is ramesh nepali i am form waling 8 rambachchha syangja nepal here sence from new kathamandu job at new westrun modan hotel i am spcieal cooking can i apply in this country for canada give me please reasion…

    Reply
  29. Sugandhi says

    February 22, 2017

    Have a master degree course

    Reply
  30. gbayanguele-nguia oderick meckson says

    February 22, 2017

    Bonjour je suis un jeune centrafricaine vivant au Sénégal pour les études après mon départ de la Centrafrique j’ai perdus tous mes parents dans la crise qui à secoué mon pays je n’ai plus personnes c’est pourquoi je me voie obligé de me tournée vers vous sollicité mon immigration dans votre pays merci pour votre bonne compréhension

    Reply
    • gbayanguele-nguia oderick meckson says

      February 22, 2017

      J’ai un master en audit Contrôle de Gestion et je pourrait aussi contribué au développement du Canada merci

      Reply
  31. Brian peter cererio says

    February 23, 2017

    I want to share my experience as professional seaman to your seaman

    Reply
  32. IGIRANEZA Arnaud Carl says

    February 23, 2017

    Good

    Reply
  33. Depangkar Sen says

    February 24, 2017

    sir,I am Bangladeshi.l am diploma in mechanical engineer.I have 10 years practical experience with related subject.I also completed B.Sc in EEE.l have experience with erection commission of cement ,chemical,solt & power plant also.Now I worked in Bangladesh power development board.I am very interest to go canada.can you advice me ,how I can go to canada.

    Reply
  34. Dawa Tshering says

    February 25, 2017

    Sir, what are the required documents other then passport. Any letters required from Canadians and Mark sheet from Ielts. Pls let me know.

    Dawa Tshering, Bhutan

    Reply
  35. kunal shah says

    February 25, 2017

    I had 12 years of job experience in banking and financial sector. I want to know which category n occupation list is suitable for me.
    How much band I have required in IELTS. I am married I have one kid. She is 5 years old.

    Reply
  36. md. masud rana cell. 01721189303 says

    February 25, 2017

    dear sar,
    i am rana, from bangladesh.
    i am skills worker. trade plunging and pipe fitting. any gardening. fish catching… I wont visa in canada. please halp me sar.

    Reply
  37. SHANKAR KUMAR MAZUMDER says

    February 26, 2017

    I am as a ex lecturer at mathematics to private college. I have completed MSC (maths) in DU.&MBA (fiance) from pu.at 2000 bd.Teaching areas (hons.HSC)levels in college & coaching.My family members.w.s.&me.Wife is Apurposessit programmerat BGMEA.I love in migrate at canada.Please you can me or i can apply migration purpose.

    Reply
  38. Ngenyuy Lovett Fomonyuy Khan says

    March 2, 2017

    Hi. Ive been told I’m eligible. How do I proceed? Please help me. Thanks

    Reply
  39. Ahmed RAZA says

    March 6, 2017

    i m doing master in supply chain management. i also have a working experience as procurement officer. would you like to tell me. how much amount of money we have for the immigrant.

    Reply

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