Quebec to set higher immigration targets Quebec is working "on different scenarios" to increase its immigration targets, the province's immigration minister confirmed during a recent press conference. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant drop in the already low number of immigrant admissions to Quebec and the province is now actively seeking ways to reverse the situation. By Alexandra Miekus
Québec s’apprête à revoir ses seuils d’immigration à la hausse Québec « travaille sur différents scénarios »pour augmenter ses objectifs d'immigration, a confirmé la ministre de l'immigration de la province lors d'une récente conférence de presse. La pandémie de coronavirus a entraîné une baisse significative du nombre déjà faible d’admissions d’immigrants au Québec et la province cherche maintenant des moyens de remédier à cette situation. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec’s new immigration pilot for AI, tech workers now accepting applications Foreign workers in artificial intelligence, information technology and visual effects industries can submit applications for permanent selection in Quebec starting today. Quebec has launched an economic immigration pilot project for foreign workers employed in AI, IT and visual effects on April 22. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec commits $246 million to help attract and integrate immigrants The funds will be used to facilitate the recognition of immigrants' skills, promote regional immigration, and help attract and retain foreign students, Quebec government says. Quebec’s new budget includes a significant increase in immigration spending to stimulate economic recovery. By Alexandra Miekus
Québec injecte 246 millions pour attirer et retenir les immigrants Cet investissement permettra de faciliter la reconnaissance des compétences des immigrants, de promouvoir l'immigration régionale et à retenir les étudiants internationaux, selon Québec. Le nouveau budget du Québec prévoit une augmentation des dépenses en immigration afin de stimuler la reprise économique. By Alexandra Miekus
Immigration will support Ontario and Quebec economies during the pandemic and beyond A new study highlights the importance of immigration in helping the Ontario and Quebec economies recover from COVID-19. Immigration will drive long-term economic prosperity in Ontario and Quebec despite the downturn caused by the pandemic, according to a recent report. By Shelby Thevenot
Two new Quebec permanent immigration pilots open for applications Quebec's pilot programs for orderlies and food processing workers are currently accepting applications. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Nadine Girault, announced the official opening of the Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Orderlies on March 31. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec launches 3 new immigration programs The new immigration pilots will focus on pathways for workers in health, food processing, and technology sectors. On March 3, Quebec announced it will launch three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. By Shelby Thevenot
Where Canada’s immigrants settled in 2020 The drop in immigration was felt across the country in 2020. Looking ahead, Canada is already ahead of schedule to welcome 401,000 immigrants this year. While the drop in immigration to Canada was felt across the country in 2020, early signs suggest that most provinces will see their intakes recover by the end of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
