Residents in Montreal and multiple other Quebec cities gathered to express opposition to the provincial government’s decision to terminate the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ). Established in 2010, the PEQ provided a streamlined pathway to permanent residency for temporary workers and international students living in Quebec.
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government announced the program’s end, prompting widespread concern among affected communities and advocacy groups who viewed the PEQ as a critical tool for immigration and workforce integration.
**Why this matters**
The PEQ program has been a key mechanism for retaining skilled workers and graduates in Quebec, supporting the province’s labor market needs. Its cancellation may affect the immigration prospects of many temporary residents and could have broader implications for Quebec’s demographic and economic growth.
Source: NewsData