04 November 2024

Quebec suspends two key streams that lead to a Quebec Selection Certificate, reducing the number of new Permanent Residents destined to the province

On 31 October 2024, the provincial Immigration Minister, Jean-Francois Roberge, (Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration, (MIFI)), announced the Quebec Immigration Plan for 2025—2027 along with two temporary measures suspending two programs that lead to the issuance of a Quebec Selection Certificate (certificat de sélection du Québec, (CSQ)). Obtaining a CSQ is the first step that a foreign national must undertake to qualify for Canadian Permanent Residence as a Quebec-selected skilled worker. As additional background, Quebec is unique amongst the provinces in Canada, as the federal government of Canada has an agreement in place with the province of Quebec to give full responsibility to the province for the selection and settlement of permanent immigrants who want to settle there. This new Quebec plan announced by Minister Roberge seeks to establish sustainable levels of immigration to ensure a better integration of immigrants in Quebec society, focused on alleviating demands on housing, infrastructure and social services, while prioritizing the protection of the French language.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2024-2013