Immigrants in Quebec are more likely to have degrees compared to Canadian-born Quebeckers

Immigration policies in Quebec are leading to a shift in demographics, with immigrants more likely to have university degrees than Canadian-born Quebeckers. According to a recent analysis by Jack Jedwab based on the 2021 Canadian census, there is a growing gap between immigrants and non-immigrants fueled by these policies. Contrary to stereotypes, the analysis shows that 51.5% of immigrants have at least a bachelor’s degree, compared to 28.5% of the rest of the population. Additionally, immigrants are twice as likely to have master’s degrees and degrees in health sciences.