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Quebec immigration has conducted its largest draw of 2020, issuing 365 invitations through the Arrima Expression of Interest system. The September 24 draw was aimed primarily at candidates with a job offer, but also included other criteria listed below. This was the first Quebec draw since June 18, when seven invitations were issued. Arrima draws
The Quebec government introduced new requirements for the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) on July 22, 2020. Included in the new Quebec Experience Program requirements are a series of transitional measures allowing candidates already in Quebec to qualify for the program under the requirements that existed before July 22, 2020. Read More Watered-Down Quebec Experience Program
Quebec employers can now change the candidate on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) without having to reapply. Effective July 24, 2020, employers hiring through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can replace the candidate where the original candidate failed to obtain a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) or work permit. Employers are also entitled
Controversial changes to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) came into force on Wednesday, July 22. The changes see new work experience requirements introduced for international student and increase work experience requirements for temporary foreign workers. The admissible occupation levels for temporary workers has also been changed. A series of transitional measures were also introduced aimed
Watered-down reforms to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) have drawn more criticism from stakeholders, including student and business groups. The governing Coalition Avenir Quebec is being accused of not listening to concerns, while student groups labelled the easing of the reforms ‘insufficient’. Business groups meanwhile, said the reforms would limit immigration to Quebec for low-skilled
Quebec Premier Francois Legault’s cabinet reshuffle on Monday saw Nadine Girault replace Simon Jolin-Barrette as an immigration minister. Girault, already the Minister of International Relations, will combine her current role by taking charge at the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). It brings to an end a turbulent period for Jolin-Barrette since the Coalition
Protestors gathered in Montreal on Monday to campaign against reforms to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) proposed by Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette. The demonstration took place outside Jolin-Barrette’s office on St-Laurent Boulevard in the city. The provincial immigration minister plans to make it more difficult to qualify for the popular program, mainly by increasing work
The Quebec government’s decision to delay the opening of the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program until at least April 2021, signals a significant change in direction for the province, and for Canada’s business immigration landscape. As Canada’s only passive investment immigration program, the Quebec Investor allows candidates with a net worth in excess of $2 million
The Quebec government is preparing to launch an immigration pilot program designed to help tackle the province’s coronavirus care home crisis. One of two pilots announced by Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette on Thursday, May 28 will see 550 Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQs) set aside each year for orderlies. A shortage of staff in Quebec’s care
Quebec will increase work experience requirements under the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) and introduce two new pilots targeting specific occupations in changes announced on Thursday, May 28. Under the changes, revealed by Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette, temporary foreign workers will require three years of experience in the last four, while graduates will need one or
