The federal and Quebec governments have aligned their immigration policies under Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership. After years of disagreement over reception levels and provincial concerns, both now acknowledge the system needs fixing. Ottawa admits immigration rates have outpaced Canada's capacity to integrate newcomers, while Quebec moderates its reduction plans. Despite this convergence, political tensions persist. Quebec criticizes federal delays on regional exemp

Quebec's Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration has introduced the province's immigration framework for 2026-2029, alongside the detailed 2026 Immigration Plan. The strategy aims to limit both temporary and permanent immigration volumes to ease pressure on the province's integration capacity. Quebec will welcome 45,000 permanent residents in 2026, while also admitting between 84,900 and 124,200 temporary residents through the Temporary Foreign Worker and Inter

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant updates to the study permit guidelines for students...

On July 22, 2025, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation et Integration (MIFI) published the results of the 75th invitation...

Quebec's Minister Jean-François Roberge has declared the end of multiculturalism in the province, introducing a new integration model...

Quebec’s population grew by 155,000 in 2024, mainly due to immigration, reaching 9.1 million despite a record-low fertility rate of 1.33...