15 jobs in Quebec in high demand due to COVID-19 The pandemic has caused some occupations in Quebec to be more in-demand than others. Canada released a government study that highlights the jobs that were affected by the pandemic in Quebec. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec Experience Program: Knowledge of French for spouses now required Spouses included in Quebec Experience Program applications will now be required to demonstrate knowledge of spoken French. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Starting July 22, 2021, spouses included in applications submitted under the Quebec Experience Program will have to show knowledge of spoken French. By Alexandra Miekus
You can come to work in Canada during the pandemic Temporary foreign workers are exempt from the COVID-19 travel restrictions and can come to Canada for work. People looking to work in Canada temporarily may still be able to do so despite COVID-19-related travel restriction. This applies to all types of work and is not exclusive to health care or other essential work. By Mohanad Moetaz
How to immigrate to Canada as a nurse An overview of Canadian immigration programs for nurses plus new temporary PR pathways available to healthcare workers in Canada. The pandemic has exacerbated the need for nurses and other health professionals in Canada. Even before coronavirus swept the globe, Canada had been experiencing a shortage of nurses, and as such there are a number of immigration pathways targeting these healthcare professionals. By Michael Schwartz
Quebec Experience Program applications can now be submitted online Paper applications will no longer be accepted as of January 26. Applications for the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ or Quebec Experience Program) can be submitted online as of January 12 through the Arrima platform. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec shelves experience program changes that took effect November 1 Government promises to review eligibility lists with academic and business communities Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Government of Quebec has suspended controversial changes to the Quebec Experience Program that took effect November 1. By Stephen Smith
Quebec says reforms to popular immigration program won’t affect students, workers already in province UPDATE: Quebec suspended its PEQ reforms on November 14. The criteria in place prior to November 1 are now in effect Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Foreign students and temporary workers who were already in Quebec on November 1 will not have to meet new eligibility criteria for the Quebec Experience Program, the province’s immigration minister has announced. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec updates Area of Training List UPDATE: Quebec suspended its PEQ reforms on November 14. The criteria in place prior to November 1 are now in effect Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Immigration Ministry published its updated Area of Training List on Friday, November 1. By Stephen Smith
New requirements added to Quebec Experience Program UPDATE: Quebec suspended its PEQ reforms on November 14. The criteria in place prior to November 1 are now in effect Quebec has introduced major changes to the requirements that international students and those with work experience in Quebec must meet in order to obtain permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
