What is Quebec’s immigration strategy? Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province and territory in Canada due to its unique francophone status. The Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial jurisdiction, but the federal government plays a leading role in immigration. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. By Julia Hornstein
Working and immigrating under Canada’s Free Trade Agreements Canada has Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with over 50 countries. These relationships maintain favorable commercial conditions between Canada and fellow member nations, while removing barriers to business between them; often involving the movement of temporary business people and workers, to and from Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023 The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023. This target is precisely the same as the immigration plan for 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Understanding and applying through specialized LMIA applications As part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada—under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—companies must submit a request for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This document is needed to hire a foreign worker and determine the impact of their hiring on the Canadian labour […] By Asheesh Moosapeta
Quebec’s 2022 immigration plan is not enough to address labour shortages Quebec is looking to increase immigration once again. By Kareem El-Assal
Quebec sets admissions target of 52,500 immigrants for 2022 Quebec could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2022, the province said in its new immigration plan released October 28. By Alexandra Miekus
