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Quebec immigration minister commits to selecting 29,000 permanent residents under skilled workers' program

January 30, 2026

Despite repeat calls from mayors, businesses, and advocacy groups, Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge is standing by his decision to eliminate the PEQ, a popular pathway to permanent residency, with no exemptions in place for those already in the province.



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