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Quebec Urges Work Permit Renewals Amid PEQ Changes

12/20/2025

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Jean-François Roberge, Quebec Immigration Minister, urged the federal government to let non-permanent residents outside Montreal and Laval renew work permits amid changes to the PEQ.
The push follows protests against the PEQ's abolition, leaving many workers uncertain about their futures.
Joël Lightbound, Federal Procurement Minister, said the federal government will limit non-permanent residents at Quebec's request, and Quebec must identify permanent residency candidates.

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Jean-François Roberge, Quebec Immigration Minister, urged the federal government to let non-permanent residents outside Montreal and Laval renew work permits amid changes to the PEQ.
The push follows protests against the PEQ's abolition, leaving many workers uncertain about their futures.
Joël Lightbound, Federal Procurement Minister, said the federal government will limit non-permanent residents at Quebec's request, and Quebec must identify permanent residency candidates.