The Government of Quebec has announced new language requirements for temporary foreign workers seeking a Quebec Acceptance Certificate under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Starting December 17, 2028, applicants who have completed three years of work in Quebec must demonstrate Level 4 proficiency in French, as defined by the Echelle québécoise. Agricultural workers, political office employees, and staff of recognized international non-governmental organizations

Quebec has become the top province in Canada for retaining newcomers one year after arrival. According to Statistics Canada, 91.5% of permanent residents who landed in 2022 and initially intended to settle in Quebec were still living there 12 months later, compared with 91.3% in Ontario. This comes at a time when interprovincial mobility has been rising across the country since the pandemic. Quebec’s retention rate has grown notably from 85.9% in 2019 to 91.5% in 2022, while

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...

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ) is urging the provincial government to welcome at least 106,000 new immigrants...