Quebec Temporary Foreign Workers

MIDI says several invitation rounds will be held between now and January 16, 2020

From August 16-22, 2016, the Ministère will receive 5,000 selection certificate applications under the Regular Skilled Worker Program. Starting at 8:30 a.m. (Montréal time), applicants who wish to access Mon projet Québec will be automatically directed to a virtual waiting room that will allow them to keep their place in line. Their position in line and the number of people waiting ahead of them will be displayed on screen.

Jun 26, 2019 – Quebec has introduced three important changes to its selection system, as the immigration ministry (MIDI) prepares to issue the first invites from the Arrima portal.
A regulation effective June 26, 2019 makes the following changes:

The president of the province’s largest trade union says the government, workers and unions themselves need to do more to fight racism and discrimination against immigrants in the workplace.

The government of Quebec has released a news update regarding Mon projet Québec, an online immigration application management system used by the province of Quebec to process applications under theQuebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).

Quebec released its updated occupations list on February 24, 2023.

Quebec has announced the opening of all three provincial business programs with limited cap. The Quebec investor program 1900 cap which will be open on May 30th whereas the Entrepreneur and Self-Employed categories are reopening with immediate effect, though for only 50 applications each.

Inspired by recent federal immigration changes, Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil announced that the province will make major changes to its immigration model. In particular, the way in which the province selects, welcomes and integrates foreigners into the job market.

Effective December 6, 2011 all new Quebec Skilled Worker applicants are required to submit the results of a standardized test if they wish to obtain selection points for their French or English language proficiency. 

The maximum number of applications for the Quebec Skilled Worker, Entrepreneur, and Self-Employed Worker programs has been reached. New regulations will come into effect on April 1, 2015.

Quebec immigration is investing a further $70.3 million in improving access to French classes for ‎new immigrants as it aims to improve immigrant integration services.‎

May 22, 2019 – Quebec has tabled a draft regulation to establish a mandatory licence system aimed at personnel placement agencies and recruitment agencies for Temporary Foreign Workers(TFWs).

Quebec Immigration has lowered the pass mark for the skilled worker program. This program which is set to open on or before October 1st 2015, and the province plans to receive 6300 new applications during the 2015-2016. There are 75 eligible occupations and area of training that will enable applicants to qualify for a Quebec Certificate of Selection (CSQ), without a job offer. Many applicants can qualify with minimal knowledge of French.

Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil announced that the Liberal government hopes to welcome 51,000 immigrants to the province in 2017.

The first round of application intake to the popular Quebec Skilled Workers Programme (QSWP) has been closed as the maximum number of applications had been received. A second round will be opened on 18 January 2016, said the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

With the rejection rate for H-1B visa applications on the rise in the United States, highly skilled foreign workers who depend on them are turning to Canada in search of stability and new opportunities.

Class-action sought compensation for CSQ applicants rendered ineligible by criteria changes in 2013 and 2017

Quebec is a culturally, linguistically, and historically unique province of Canada, with a majority French-speaking population. Contrary to popular belief, however, not all colleges and universities in Quebec require French. Indeed, some of the most renowned institutions are predominantly English in character

In June 2014 the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) was completely revamped. The aim of the overhaul was to ensure that the TFWP is only used as a last resort to fill labour shortages on a temporary basis.

A Complete review of Temporary foreign worker is coming up. MaryAnn Mihychuk, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour in the Liberal government of Canada, has said that she will ask a parliamentary committee for proposals to optimize the program.