CIMM – Quebec Levels – November 25, 2024

Key Facts and Figures

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) bilateral relationship with Quebec is mostly defined by the 1991 Canada-Québec Accord, which is guided by the principle that immigration should support the preservation of Quebec's demographic weight in Canada and its distinct identity. Through the Accord, Quebec has the authority to set its own immigration levels plan, which the Government of Canada takes into account for the overall Immigration Levels plan.
• As per Quebec's 2025 Levels plan, published on October 31, 2024, Quebec's immigration levels will be at approximately 50,000 (range of 48.5K to 51.5K) regular permanent resident admissions per year, plus ongoing (uncapped) admissions of people selected under the "Quebec Graduates" stream of the Programme de l'expérience Québécoise (PEQ), estimated at 15,000 admissions.
• From October 31, 2024, no new applications will be received for the « Diplômés du Québec » within the PEQ.
• A new program, le « Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés » (PSTQ) will replace the current « Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés » (PRTQ) effective November 29, 2024. The ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration will temporarily suspend invitations to apply for selection in the PRTQ and PSTQ.
• Both intake control measures will be in place until June 30, 2025, at which time Quebec will have orientations for its next multi-year Levels planning.
• As per the Accord, the maximum number of immigrants that Quebec can admit is equivalent to its demographic weight (currently 22%) plus 5%, for a total of 27% of all permanent resident admissions to Canada.

Key Messages

• The governments of Canada and Quebec have a long history of collaborating to advance shared and respective immigration priorities.
• Immigration is key to meeting labour needs in sectors such as health, trades and education, and to advancing Canada's goal of a sustainable, growing and resilient economy.
• As an integral part of Canada's approach to managed migration, this year's Immigration Levels Plan is responsive to the needs of the country while continuing Canada's proud tradition of welcoming and settling immigrants, who in turn benefit Canada's economy and keep our population stable.
• IRCC will continue to collaborate with Quebec on our shared priority to reduce temporary residents.

Supplementary Information

• The Canada-Quebec Accord is designed to ensure collaboration between both governments throughout the immigration process, in all immigration categories and was created at a particular time in Canada's history.
• Quebec selects economic immigrants, resettled refugees, and individuals applying for permanent residence in Canada under humanitarian and compassionate considerations or a temporary public policy when destined to that province. The federal government selects permanent residents in the family class and protected persons.
• Quebec issues a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec to Quebec-destined applicants in the International Student Program and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which are jointly administered by both governments.