Quebec Immigration Levels Plan

This comprehensive CanadaVisa page provides everything you need to know about Quebec's immigration targets until 2025.

This includes admission figures, ranges and targets by category and the percentage of economic admissions relative to total admissions in all Quebec immigration categories.

Summary of Quebec’s Immigration Levels Plan
Quebec’s Immigration Targets Until 2025
What is the Quebec Immigration Process?
What are Quebec’s Economic Immigration Programs?
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Summary of Quebec's Immigration Levels Plan

As part of the Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, the province aims to admit between 39,800 and 45,150 newcomers across various categories under its selection authority. This includes:

Skilled Workers: Target of 33,800 to 38,200 admissions.
Business Immigrants: Target of 1,100 to 1,500 admissions.
Other Economic Immigration Programs: Up to 100 candidates.

Economic immigrants are projected to make up approximately 65% of the total admissions for 2023.

This table illustrates the distribution of admissions and emphasizes the significant role of economic immigration in Quebec’s overall immigration strategy for the year.

Quebec's Immigration Targets Until 2025

Expected Admissions for 2023		Admission Targets for 2024 and 2025 (non-cumulative)
	Minimum	Maximum	2024	2025	Rebalancing
Economic immigration category	32,000	33,900	31,950	31,950	12,500
Skilled Workers	28,000	29,500	30,650	31,500	12,500
Business People	4,000	4,300	1,250	450	0
Other Economic categories	0	100	50	0	0
Family Reunification	10,200	10,600	10,400	10,400	0
Refugees and people in similar situations	6,900	7,500	7,200	7,200	0
Refugees selected abroad	4,400	4,700	3,650	3,650	0
State-supported refugees	1,650	1,700	0	0	0
Sponsored refugees	2,750	3,000	0	0	0
Refugee recognised in Canada	2,500	2,800	3,550	3,550	0
Other immigration categories	400	500	450	450	2,800
Percentage selected by Quebec	74%	74%	72%	72%	100%
Percentage selected under an economic immigration program	65%	65%	64%	64%	82%
Percentage selected with French language proficiency	66%	66%	67%	68%	88%
Overall totals	49,500	52,500	50,000	50,000	15,300

What is the Quebec Immigration Process?

Under the 1991 Canada-Quebec Accord, the Government of Quebec holds the authority to select immigrants to the province. This selection process is managed by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).

Key Roles in the Immigration Process

Quebec’s Immigration Ministry (MIFI):
Eligibility Assessment: Evaluates foreign nationals’ eligibility for the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) across various immigration categories, including economic, business, refugee, and humanitarian programs.
Issuance of CSQs: Grants CSQs to applicants who meet the necessary criteria for immigration to Quebec.

Government of Canada (IRCC):
Background Checks: Conducts security, criminal, and medical checks to determine the admissibility of new immigrants to Canada.
Immigration Policy: Responsible for creating immigration categories and classes, as well as allocating and enforcing annual immigration levels, while considering the number of immigrants that Quebec wishes to admit each year.

Once an applicant receives a CSQ, they can apply for permanent resident status through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This collaboration ensures a streamlined process while respecting both provincial and federal immigration goals.

What are Quebec's Economic Immigration Programs?

Under the 1991 Canada-Quebec Accord, the Government of Quebec is tasked with selecting immigrants for the province. This selection process is overseen by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).

Key Components of the Immigration Process

Quebec’s Immigration Ministry (MIFI):
Eligibility Assessment: MIFI evaluates foreign nationals’ eligibility for the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) across various categories, including economic, business, refugee, and humanitarian immigration.
CSQ Issuance: The ministry issues CSQs to applicants who fulfill the criteria for immigration to Quebec.

Government of Canada (IRCC):
Background Checks: IRCC conducts security, criminal, and medical background checks to assess the admissibility of new immigrants to Canada.
Immigration Framework: The federal government establishes immigration categories and classes, manages annual immigration levels, and considers Quebec’s immigration goals in its planning.

Once a candidate receives a CSQ, they can proceed to apply for permanent resident status with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This dual-level process facilitates a coordinated approach to immigration, aligning both provincial and federal objectives.

What are Quebec's Economic Immigration Programs?

Foreign nationals interested in settling in Quebec can apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) under several economic immigration categories:

1. Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
Overview: This is the primary pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent residency in Quebec.
Application Process: The program utilizes an expression of interest system that scores candidates based on a unique point system.
Scoring Criteria: Points are awarded for various “human capital factors,” including education, qualified work experience, and language proficiency in English or French.

2. Quebec Experience Class (Programme de l’expérience québécoise – PEQ)
Overview: The PEQ is an attractive option for international students and skilled workers.
Eligibility:
International Students: Must have obtained an eligible diploma from a Quebec post-secondary institution.
Skilled Workers: Must have relevant work experience in Quebec.

3. Quebec Business Immigration
Overview: This category is for foreign nationals who wish to immigrate based on business investments or entrepreneurial activities.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources and can apply under various programs tailored for investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals.

These pathways provide diverse options for skilled workers, students, and business-minded individuals looking to contribute to Quebec’s economy and society.

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