These changes are based on previous reforms Ottawa launched back
in 2014 and particular emphasis will be placed on welcoming new
immigrants into the Quebec job market.
Changes to Quebec's immigration law will involve a wide
range of issues that the Immigration Ministry has faced over the
years such as the number of immigrants welcomed annually, the
selection process and favoured countries of origin, the importance
of knowing French before arriving, French language courses, the
recognition of training undertaken abroad, and the sharing of
common values.
Minister Weil set discussions on these immigration reforms to
begin this Wednesday, January 28th, at the Quebec legislature. In
the next few weeks, fifty stakeholders will be participating in
various public consultation hearings. Later in the reform process,
specific attention will be placed on two important issues to Quebec
immigration - the number of immigrants Quebec wishes to welcome
annually and the countries of
