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Québec Cuts Immigration Targets, Focuses on French Proficiency

11/7/2025

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The Québec government plans to admit 45,000 permanent immigrants from 2026 to 2029, down from 61,000 expected in 2025.
Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge says more than 77% of new immigrants will be proficient in French.
The government aims to reduce temporary foreign workers and international students by 13% by 2029.
Roberge criticizes the federal government's cuts to temporary immigration.
The Refugee Sponsorship Program will be suspended until December 31, 2029.

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The Québec government plans to admit 45,000 permanent immigrants from 2026 to 2029, down from 61,000 expected in 2025.
Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge says more than 77% of new immigrants will be proficient in French.
The government aims to reduce temporary foreign workers and international students by 13% by 2029.
Roberge criticizes the federal government's cuts to temporary immigration.
The Refugee Sponsorship Program will be suspended until December 31, 2029.