Changes to Quebec’s Immigration System and Public Response

The Quebec government is facing significant opposition after abolishing the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) immigration program, replacing it with the more restrictive Skilled Worker Selection program (PSTQ). Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge defends this change as a means to better target urgently needed workers, but experts and various groups argue it undermines clear pathways to residency. The PSTQ prioritizes applicants from specific sectors and regions, yet critics believe it will adversely affect the economy and housing. Protests have erupted across Quebec, highlighting the discontent surrounding the transition and its implications for current immigrants.

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