New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers

The Government of Canada is restoring control of our immigration system while attracting and retaining those with the skills and experience needed to drive our economic growth.

Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new temporary measure to help the Government of Quebec retain the skilled workers it may support on their pathway to permanent residence.

Through this measure, eligible workers can get an employer‑specific work permit under the International Mobility Program. This will allow them to keep working for their current employer for up to 12 more months. This will give the Government of Quebec time to review their eligibility for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec) before they apply for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) created this measure to support Quebec’s new policy, help workers stay employed and make sure immigration efforts are targeted where they are most effective. This measure is available only to those who have received an invitation from Quebec to submit a Demande de Selection Permanente (DSP).