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
Quebec sets admissions target of 52,500 immigrants for 2022 The majority, at least 65 per cent, of newcomers are expected to arrive through economic immigration programs. 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
Québec prévoit d’accueillir jusqu’à 52 500 immigrants en 2022 La majorité, au moins 65 %, des nouveaux arrivants devraient arriver par le biais des programmes d'immigration économique. Québec pourrait admettre jusqu’à 52 500 nouveaux résidents permanents en 2022, a indiqué la province dans son nouveau Plan d’immigration publié aujourd’hui. By Alexandra Miekus
How to Immigrate to Canada Canada offers about 120 different immigration pathways for economic class candidates. Here are the most popular options. Do you want to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker? By Daniel Levy
IRCC’s immigrant settlement funding by province/territory for 2021-22 IRCC will spend about $1.7 billion on immigrant settlement and integration services across Canada this fiscal year. An internal memo reveals how IRCC is spending its $1.7 billion settlement budget during the 2021-22 Canadian government fiscal year (April 1 until March 31). By Kareem El-Assal
Quebec skilled workers now eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit Quebec skilled worker applicants in Canada can now obtain a BOWP for an initial duration of 24 months. As of August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers who reside in Quebec and have been selected by Quebec as skilled workers, are eligible, under certain conditions, to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). By Kareem El-Assal
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
