Quebec Immigration Plan-2023
The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023 was released last week by the province. It shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023, which is the same target as 2022. • Most new admissions to Quebec will come through Quebec’s economic immigration programs such as the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and the Quebec Experience Program. • These economic programs have a maximum target of 33,900 newcomers which is over 65% of planned admissions. • The province aims to welcome a maximum 29,500 skilled workers, a slight increase from 2022’s target of 28,800. • The province also expects to welcome up to 4,300 business immigrants who includes entrepreneurs and investors. • Family reunification expects to welcome up to 10,600 new permanent residents in 2023. • The remaining newcomers are expected to arrive as refugees or through other immigration programs. • Each year Quebec releases the immigration plan for the upcoming year. It outlines t