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Why the controversy over Quebec ending PEQ program isn't going away anytime soon

January 22, 2026

Last November, Quebec abolished the Programme de l'expérience québécoise, a popular pathway to permanent residency. Despite protests and constant criticism, the government has remained adamant that the new immigration rules are here to stay. But that doesn't mean the controversy surrounding this change is going away.



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