Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has set ambitious immigration targets for 2022, aiming to admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents over the next year—and potentially more than 70,000 when accounting for deferred admissions from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This update was part of Quebec’s […]
Month: August 2023
Quebec’s Modest Immigration Plan Falls Short Amid Growing Labour Crisis
Maple News reports that Quebec has announced plans to welcome up to 52,500 permanent residents in 2022—a move that signals a partial return to pre-2019 immigration levels. However, experts argue the target remains insufficient to tackle the province’s pressing labour shortages and long-term demographic challenges. Quebec, which currently faces one […]