Quebec

Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met today to discuss how to achieve shared priorities.

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax.

By Edana Robitaille

Answering six common questions about healthcare in Canada for new permanent residents This a primer for new Canadian PRs containing answers to a few of the most common questions about healthcare in Canada.

Newly landed Canadian permanent residents (PR) are afforded the same healthcare services as citizens born and raised in this country.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How Quebec employers can hire foreign workers more quickly The facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) helps Quebec employers efficiently address labor shortages in the province.

If a Canadian employer wants to hire a foreign national, they must usually receive approval from the Canadian government through a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The purpose of the LMIA is to ensure that the hiring of a foreign national will not negatively affect workers in Canada. The government must conclude that hiring the […]

By Julia Hornstein

What is Quebec’s immigration strategy? Quebec has its own immigration process, with distinct programs and selection criteria.

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

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration Four provinces have invited candidates in most recent provincial immigration draws.

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Alberta and Quebec draws are recent publications of draws that occurred in December.

By Edana Robitaille

The national response to Quebec’s French-language preserving Bill 96 A review of Bill 96 in Quebec, including the rationale for and reaction to the piece of legislature, which was passed as law seven months ago in June 2022.

The turn of the calendar to 2023 (January 1) marked exactly seven months since Quebec’s divisive Bill 96 received royal assent and was officially passed into law on June 1, 2022.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Why does Quebec have its own immigration policy? A province with a unique history and heritage, Quebec has long been a special case in Canadian immigration.

With its own set of selection criteria, distinct programs, and the ability to select its skilled workers from abroad— Quebec today holds more power than any other province in terms of its ability to influence its immigration. In 1995 the Francophone province almost voted to become an independent state within Canada; with a modest 0.58% […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration Four provinces issue ITAs in most recent draws.

British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week.

By Edana Robitaille

Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023 Overall admissions remain the same as 2022 with little change throughout all categories.

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