On February 24, 2012 a new simplified process for certain
foreign workers seeking entry to the Province of Québec was
announced. Instead of applying to only 7 information technology
occupations, as before, the simplified process will apply to 44
occupations in a variety of fields. This is an important
development. It is important not only for the many companies
that want to relocate foreign employees to Québec. It is
also a clear departure from the previous system. Other provinces
may be interested in following Québec's example to
better respond to the needs of regional labour markets.
Employers who make employment offers to a foreign worker in any
of these 44 occupations in the Province of Québec will
benefit from the simplified process. The main advantage is that
employers do not have to prove that they tried to recruit a
Canadian or permanent resident to fill the position. The list of 44
occupations has been prepared with the participation of Emploi
Québec, a
