Quebec recently shared its immigration plan for 2023 on December 08, 2022. And is all set to invite up to 49,500 to 52,500 immigrants in 2023 for permanent residency in Canada.
Selected people will first, get a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) via economic immigration programs such as the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) among others. And will be able to later apply to IRCC for a Canada PR Visa.
| Quebec Immigration Plan 2023 | Results | 2022 Targets | Admissions to September 30, 2022 | 2023 Targets | ||||
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | Min. | Max. | Regular | % realized | Min. | Max. |
| Economic immigration | 12,771 | 26,845 | 32,000 | 33,900 | 21,664 | 75% | 32,000 | 33,900 |
| Qualified workers | 11,475 | 25,034 | 27,400 | 28,800 | 17,172 | 73% | 28,000 | 29,500 |
| Business people | 1,107 | 1,685 | 4,000 | 4,300 | 4,230 | 102% | 4,000 | 4,300 |
| Other categories economic | 189 | 126 | 600 | 800 | 262 | 37% | 0 | 100 |
| Family reunion | 7,794 | 13,872 | 10,200 | 10,600 | 10,517 | 101% | 10,200 | 10,600 |
| Refugees and alike | 4,187 | 7,295 | 6,900 | 7,500 | 5,645 | 78% | 6,900 | 7,500 |
| Selected overseas refugees | 1,731 | 1,611 | 4,400 | 4,700 | 1,973 | 43% | 4,400 | 4,700 |
| Refugees taken in the state charge | 401 | 974 | 1,650 | 1,700 | 1,020 | 61% | 1,650 | 1,700 |
| Sponsored refugees | 1,330 | 637 | 2,750 | 3,000 | 953 | 33% | 2,750 | 3,000 |
| Recognized refugees | 2,456 | 5,684 | 2,500 | 2,800 | 3,672 | 139% | 2,500 | 2,800 |
| Other immigrants | 475 | 2,241 | 400 | 500 | 477 | 67% | 400 | 500 |
| Together immigration | 25,227 | 50,253 | 49,500 | 52,500 | 38,303 | 79% | 49,500 | 52,500 |
| Quebec selection share | 59% | 61% | 74% | 74% | 63% | – | 74% | 74% |
| Economic immigration share | 51% | 53% | 65% | 65% | 57% | – | 65% | 65% |
| French-speaking immigrants’ portion | 60% | 69% | 62% | 62% | 61% | – | 66% | 66% |
Economic immigration: from 32,000 to 33,900 people.
Family reunification: from 10,200 to 10,600 people.
Refugees and alike: 6,900 to 7,500 people.
Other Immigrants: 400 to 500 admissions regular planned targets.
Besides, as per the new immigration targets, we can see updates such as.
Everyone is aware that the French-speaking province follows its own immigration system. This is because the province created its immigration ministry in 1968. But with continuous efforts to gain control Quebec was able to sign the Quebec-Canada accord in 1991. Thus, they have complete power to select foreign skilled workers as per their own terms/targets and economic needs. And releases yearly immigration plans. Instead of the rest of Canada, which recently shared its Immigration Targets for 2023-2025.
However, even if Quebec selects its foreign immigrants, IRCC holds the right to accept or reject a visa application.
The 2023 immigration plan has been tabled under the current premier François Legault. And remains close to the Quebec 2022 immigration targets. This is because the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) won again as the governing party with a majority. Also, CAQ aims to improve the selection and francisation of applicants. In addition, the party aims to safeguard the French language in the province.
Thus, we can see the 2023 Quebec immigration plan focuses on selecting applicants with French language skills.
Further, the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) is expecting the following:
In 2022, the Quebec Immigration topic has been widely discussed in the provincial election. And the current premier François Legault too in his campaign shared that he will be admitting only 50,000 applicants every year. This is because the current premier feels that it is difficult for Quebec to admit a higher number than this as the integration of newcomers who need to learn the French language into Quebec society is tough.
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