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Quebec Reinstates Fast-Track PEQ Immigration Pathway for Two Years

The move aims to keep French-speaking talent already in Quebec.

Quebec Premier Christine Frechette is applauded by her caucus as she begins to deliver the inaugural speech at the legislature in Quebec City, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Jessica Prats, from France, moved to Quebec with hopes of establishing a life in the province with her husband and four children.

Overview

  • The Fréchette government, which announced the two-year reopening Tuesday, has not yet given a start date or set eligibility and processing rules.
  • Quebec’s immigration ministry says it is drafting options and is asking Ottawa to expand 12‑month work‑permit renewals to open permit holders, spouses, and dependents.
  • Immigration lawyers warn that without quick clarity many integrated students and workers may leave for provinces where job offers can lead to residency.
  • The PEQ, a popular path for Quebec‑based graduates and workers, was closed on November 19, 2025 in favor of the PSTQ points system run through the Arrima platform.
  • Families who built plans around the program report mounting stress as permits near expiry, and many are gathering proof of work and study to file as soon as rules are published.