Maple News reports that Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Jean-François Roberge, has officially released the province’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2025. The new roadmap maintains Quebec’s previous target of welcoming around 50,000 new permanent residents next year, reinforcing a focus on both economic contribution and linguistic integration.
According to the announcement, Quebec is aiming to admit between 48,500 and 51,500 newcomers in 2025. Once again, the economic immigration category will dominate, expected to include approximately 31,000 to 32,900 individuals. When including admissions through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for Quebec Graduates, economic immigrants will account for roughly 72% of all newcomers.
Beyond the economic stream, Quebec anticipates welcoming between 10,200 and 10,600 immigrants through family reunification, while refugee admissions are projected to range from 6,600 to 7,200.
Language proficiency remains a cornerstone of this year’s plan. The province is targeting that 79% to 80% of overall immigrants in 2025 will speak French upon arrival. Among economic stream principal applicants, that figure is expected to reach 95%. This aligns with Quebec’s long-standing effort to protect and promote the French language while also addressing labor market needs.
Roberge emphasized that these immigration targets strike a balance between preserving Quebec’s unique linguistic identity and supporting economic growth by attracting skilled talent across key sectors.
Additionally, Quebec announced the suspension of two widely used permanent resident (PR) pathways, effective immediately. While details on the affected programs were not disclosed in the statement, the move suggests a broader restructuring effort within the province’s immigration framework.
The Quebec Immigration Levels Plan is presented annually to outline the province’s priorities for migration, including specific intake volumes and the distribution of newcomers across categories. Quebec, with its unique authority over immigration policies under the Canada-Quebec Accord, has full control over the selection of economic immigrants.
As Quebec continues to grapple with labor shortages, aging demographics, and a commitment to French language preservation, this plan reflects a calibrated approach tailored to the province’s distinctive socio-economic landscape.