The Canadian province of Quebec has published its Immigration Plan for 2018, outlining its plan to continue welcoming a wide range of skilled workers, businesspeople, family members of Quebec residents, and refugees.
This plan is scheduled to be implemented during a period of transition for Quebec, during which the province intends to formulate a new immigration system based what it calls a ‘declaration of interest’ model, much like the federal government’s Express Entry system, which Quebec does not participate in.
It is unknown when this system will be live and what are the rules and conditions to enter the pool of applicants.
Quebec plans to issue up to 29,000 CSQ certificates under its skilled worker programs next year; this includes certificates issued under what the province calls the Regular Skilled Worker Program, as well as certificates issued under the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ, or Programme de l’expérience Québécoise).