Quebec re-opens three immigration pilot programs for workers in different sectors

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:27 +0000

Quebec is reopening three permanent immigration pilot programs on January 13, 2025, aimed at addressing labor shortages in specific sectors. Successful applicants to these programs can receive Canadian permanent residence (PR). These programs, originally introduced in 2021, are designed to attract skilled workers to the province in key industries. The three programs are Permanent Immigration […]

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The changes shaping Quebec immigration in 2025

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:14 +0000

Quebec’s immigration landscape in 2024 has been marked by significant changes, many of which are set to impact immigration to the province in 2025. These changes—particularly to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), family sponsorships, and Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)—will affect both prospective immigration candidates, and those already navigating […]

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Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider other provincial pathways

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:58:31 +0000

Temporary residents currently living in the province of Quebec may wish to consider Canadian provincial pathways to permanent residence, given the recent pause in the Regular Skilled Worker Program and PEQ–Diplome streams. In addition to federal immigration options, these individuals may also benefit from considering Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) from other provinces and territories in […]

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Quebec changes eligibility requirements for the PEQ Graduates stream

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:33 +0000

Graduates of Quebec post-secondary institutions looking to settle in the province will soon need to meet increased French-language criteria in their education. Starting on November 23, only programs wherein 75% of courses or credits were completed in French will be eligible for the PEQ Graduates component. These changes impact college and university students differently: See […]

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Quebec pauses two major permanent resident pathways

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:13:40 +0000

Quebec has hit the breaks on two major permanent resident pathways. Effective immediately, Quebec is no longer accepting applications for the Quebec Experience Program – Quebec Graduates (PEQ – Diplômés), and will cease to issue invitations to candidates for the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). These programs act as pathways to permanent residency in Canada. […]

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Quebec imposes country cap for Regular Skilled Worker Program

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:12:20 +0000

Quebec is limiting the number of foreign nationals invited under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) to a maximum of 25% from any one country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Quebec minister of immigration, Jean François Roberge, announced the new policy on October 9. The policy is effective from October 9 […]

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Quebec Hydrogen Fleet After Four Years: $500 Per Kg Hydrogen, & No One Used Them

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:20:42 +0000

A year ago, I was having fun with the Odyssey of the Hydrogen Fleet, a tragicomedy in six parts. One of the many enactments of this tragicomedy had left Act 5, where the hydrogen fleet is permanently parked. The provincial government of Quebec quietly returned roughly 50 fuel cell cars … [continued]

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The average cost of buying a home in Canada’s largest cities

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:10 +0000

Housing has become a key issue for Canadians in 2024, with much attention given to the impact that changing interest rates, population increases, natural emigration patterns, and other factors have had on housing costs. After compiling a guide on rental costs across Canada in 2024, CIC News has prepared the following guide on the costs […]

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Grocery Chain in Canada Getting EV Chargers at 130+ Stores

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:30:42 +0000

There’s a ton of incremental progress in the electric vehicle and EV charging arena. One more EV charger here, two more there, another over there, three in the corner there. It all adds up. But then there are big announcements, and it’s hard to not get excited about those. One … [continued]

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Pattern Energy Signs PPA for Quebec Wind Project

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:07:55 +0000

A leading renewable energy power transmission infrastructure company said it signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a Canadian group for electricity from a wind farm project in Québec. Pattern […]

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