Quebec

How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada Steps Quebec newcomers can take to extend their work permits while waiting on a decision from Immigration Canada.

Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Daniel Levy

Private Quebec college graduates no longer eligible for PGWP starting September 2023 Study at private Quebec colleges will no longer be eligible toward a PGWP application, a move the government says is to protect the integrity of the international student program.

Graduates of unsubsidized private learning institutions in Quebec will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) starting September 1, 2023.

By Shelby Thevenot

Quebec skilled workers can now submit applications for open work permits through the IMP+ Skilled workers from foreign countries who already have a CSQ can now apply for an open work permit while awaiting the federal government's final decision on their permanent residence.

A new pathway to bring in skilled workers who have been selected by Quebec and are waiting for permanent residence is now open for applications.

By Alexandra Miekus

Quebec, BC and PEI release immigration draw results Here is a look at Canada's most recent provincial immigration draws.

Two Canadian provinces released their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results this past week, and Quebec held a recent draw through Arrima.

By Alexandra Miekus

Getting to know Canada’s immigration categories An overview of immigration categories to help guide your journey to Canada.

A recent announcement that as of July, Canada will resume Express Entry invitations to all candidates is welcome news for those who had their immigration plans put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Express Entry is just one way to immigrate to Canada and with an overwhelming number of pathways, it can be difficult […]

By Edana Robitaille

Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force.

Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants.

By Shelby Thevenot

Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and BC release immigration draw results Canada's provincial immigration draws from March 21 to 25.

This past week, Quebec released its immigration draw results. BC held its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round of invitations. Ontario and Manitoba also held PNP draws.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada increases target to 432,000 immigrants in 2022 under Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 Canada has set an even higher bar, as it will look to welcome 451,000 new immigrants by 2024. In a statement to CIC News, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser explained the rationale for the new levels plan.

The Canadian government has just announced its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024.

By Kareem El-Assal

Quebec’s 2022 immigration plan is not enough to address labour shortages ANALYSIS: Four years after cutting immigration by 20 per cent, the province has returned to the target of welcoming over 50,000 immigrants in 2022. This is still not enough.

Quebec is looking to increase immigration once again.

By Kareem El-Assal