Quebec companies can now hire more temporary foreign workers Quebec workplaces can now have up to 20% temporary foreign workers on staff. A previously-announced measure allowing Quebec employers to recruit more temporary foreign workers took effect on January 10. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec is moving forward with measures to welcome more temporary foreign workers Changes are being put in place to allow more temporary foreign workers in the restaurant, hotel, retail and food processing sectors in Quebec. Following consultations with labour market partners, Quebec has added over 30 new occupations that will be eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec announces deals to help hire and retain temporary foreign workers Quebec becomes the first Canadian province to sign an agreement with Ottawa to help address ongoing labour shortages. Canada’s government is implementing measures to make it easier to hire temporary workers in Quebec, the province announced today. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec invites 208 in new Arrima draw Quebec's second draw of the year was more than two times bigger than the first. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec invited 208 hopeful immigration candidates to apply for a permanent selection on March 30. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec extends immigration targets into 2021 Quebec's immigration targets for 2021 are comparable to those set last year. Quebec could welcome between 44,500 and 47,500 immigrants in 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Settlement approved in class-action lawsuit against Quebec Immigration Ministry Lawsuit sought compensation for CSQ applicants rendered ineligible by criteria changes in 2013 and 2017 Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. A settlement has been approved in a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of former Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates against Quebec’s Immigration Ministry. By CIC News
