On May 3, 2024, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) published the results of the 63rd invitation round in Quebec’s online system, Arrima. On April 24, 2024, MIFI invited 1,415 candidates to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate […]
François Legault calls for Justin Trudeau to fulfill his promise of increased immigration powers for Quebec. Despite Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s negative view of Quebec’s future within Canada, Legault insists Trudeau appeared open to handling
Quebec Premier François Legault, concerned about the decline of French in the province, has proposed limiting economic immigration to French-speaking immigrants by 2026. His worries are backed by a report showing complaints to the Office de la
On April 24, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new update concerning the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently residing outside Quebec who are applying for work permits under the International Mobility Program. The
On April 23, 2024, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) published the results of the 62nd invitation round in Quebec’s online system Arrima. On April 11, 2024, MIFI invited 1,106 candidates to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate
Quebec businesses are concerned that decreasing temporary workers could have adverse effects. Karl Blackburn, CEO of the Conseil du patronat du Quebec, counters the notion of an overabundance of temporary workers, asserting they meet labour market demands.
On April 9, 2024, the provincial Government of Quebec announced that the Program for Refugees Abroad (Collective Sponsorship) application period will be open from May 7 to June 4, 2024. To assist small groups of 2 to
Haitian Montrealers wrote an open letter to the Quebec and Canadian Governments, seeking a special program for immigrants fleeing violence in Haiti. There are thousands of Haitian refugees in Quebec, many awaiting refugee status. Frantz Andre of
On March 26, 2024, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) published the results of the 61st invitation round in Quebec’s online system Arrima. On March 21, 2024, MIFI invited 1,357 candidates to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denied Quebec’s request for full control over immigration, noting Quebec already has more power in this area to protect the French. Despite a “constructive” conversation with Premier Francois Legault, Trudeau refrained from