CIMM – Temporary Foreign Workers in Quebec – October 24, 2023
Key Facts and Figures
The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that immigration is key to meeting labour market needs in critical sectors.
Key Messages
Canada has been working closely with Quebec to address labour market needs by welcoming more workers and making it easier for them to gain valuable experience.
IRCC continues to prioritize the processing of work permits for critical occupations in the agricultural/agri-food and health care sectors for foreign workers destined to all provinces.
Supplementary Information
IRCC introduced a suite of facilitative measures in response to the pandemic and that continue to be in place to help with Canada’s economic recovery: support foreign nationals already in Canada; allow foreign workers to change employment more quickly; and, enable visitors to apply for work permits without leaving Canada.
IRCC introduced the International Mobility Plus (IMP+) on May 24, 2022. Under this program, up to 7,350 foreign nationals destined to Quebec may apply for an open work permit valid for up to three years. This allows them to settle in the province before the processing of their application for permanent residence is finalized.
