Quebec City
9 Million
Montreal
French
AI, Aerospace, Gaming
$15.75/hr
Why choose Quebec?
Quebec is Canada's predominantly French-speaking province and the second-most populous. Montreal, Quebec City, and Gatineau are major urban centres offering rich cultural experiences, affordable living (compared to Toronto/Vancouver), and strong job markets. Quebec has its own immigration system, separate from the federal system, selecting immigrants through programs like the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) and the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ). Quebec strongly values French language skills, and immigrants who speak French have a significant advantage. The province is a global leader in aerospace (Bombardier), artificial intelligence (Mila Institute), gaming (Ubisoft), and the creative arts.
Why immigrate to Quebec
Francophone Advantage
French-speaking immigrants have a major advantage in Quebec's points-based selection. Quebec also offers free French language courses (francisation) for newcomers.
World-Class AI & Tech
Montreal is a global AI hub (Mila, IVADO, Element AI). Major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Samsung have AI research labs in Montreal.
Affordable Major City
Montreal offers big-city living — arts, dining, nightlife, festivals — at a fraction of Toronto or Vancouver prices. Excellent public transit and bike infrastructure.
Own Immigration System
Quebec selects its own immigrants through the Arrima portal, giving applicants an alternative pathway outside the federal Express Entry system.
Available pathways
Frequently asked questions
French is not strictly mandatory but is very heavily weighted in Quebec's selection grid. Applicants with B2+ French scores are significantly more competitive. Quebec also offers free French classes (francisation) for newcomers.
Quebec has its own immigration system under an agreement with the federal government. You apply through the Arrima portal for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), then apply to IRCC for federal permanent residence. Quebec sets its own criteria, which differ from Express Entry.
Montreal is functionally bilingual in daily life, and many tech and corporate environments operate in English. However, French is the official language and is required for some professions. Learning French will significantly improve your experience and career prospects.
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