Quebec Immigration
Quebec selects its own economic immigrants under the Canada–Quebec Accord. Programs include the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ), the legacy Quebec Skilled Worker Program, the Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ), business immigration streams, and student/worker pathways through the Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
Reminder: IRCC.com is an independent news and information site — we do not handle applications or give advice. Verify all program details on canada.ca. For personal advice, contact a CICC-licensed consultant or a Canadian immigration lawyer.
What this section covers
- PSTQ — Quebec's main economic stream (post-2024 reform)
- Arrima Expression of Interest portal
- Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ)
- Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) for students and workers
- Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ) — current rules
- French-language requirements (Level 4 oral spoken)
- Francisation Québec
- Quebec investor and entrepreneur programs
- Quebec immigration target levels
Frequently asked questions
Do I need French to immigrate to Quebec?
Most Quebec economic streams require demonstrated French at Level 4 oral or higher (some streams accept level differences for the principal applicant vs spouse). The PEQ has stricter French requirements. Some streams require a French-language test (TEF Québec or TCF Québec) within a recent window.
Latest in Quebec Immigration
2 articles — sourced from canada.ca and explained.
Canada-Quebec Accord 2024 Funding Announcement: Federal Support for Quebec Settlement
On February 16, 2024, the federal government announced funding to Quebec under the Canada-Quebec Accord on Immigration. The funding supports Quebec's settlement and integration services for newcomers and reflects the province's autonomy under the 1991 Accord.
Quebec Immigration: How the Quebec Selection Process Works
Quebec runs its own immigration program under the Canada-Quebec Accord. Applicants must first obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de selection du Quebec, CSQ) from the Ministere de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Integration (MIFI) before applying to IRCC
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