Boosting PR in Quebec Can Ease Reliance on Temporary Residency: Report

A recent report by the Institut de Quebec (IQ) on June 4 shows a transformative approach to temporarily increase Permanent Residency (PR) to 90,000 annually to reduce reliance on temporary residency.

This sudden shift aims to address current labour market needs, ease pressure on public services, and streamline integration into Quebec’s vibrant society. Today, the Quebec government proposed three potential annual permanent residence admissions target scenarios, in which they are not hoping for more than 45,000 PRs annually. With close to 600,000 temporary residents currently in the province, this daring plan could reshape Quebec’s demographic and economic scene.

The IQ’s flagship recommendation is to temporarily raise Quebec’s Permanent Immigration benchmark to 90,000 newcomers per year. The increase would prioritize skilled temporary residents already in the province and international students who have graduated from Quebec institutions. The plan includes a direct trajectory to scale back to 60,000 permanent immigrants annually once integration goals are met.

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Key Recommendations from IQ Report

• Temporary PR Increase: Raise annual PR admissions to 90,000 (up from the current ~45,000), prioritizing:
  • Skilled temporary workers are already contributing to Quebec’s economy.
  • International students who graduated from Quebec institutions.
• Decrease delays in processing for permanent resident applications.
• Eases up transition for highly skilled temporary residents.
• Building up Quebec's economy by encouraging long-term commitment from newcomers.

While monitoring for a higher permanent immigration benchmark, the IQ acknowledges the critical role of temporary residents.

All these individuals fill immediate labour market gaps in sectors like healthcare, technology, and agriculture. International students specifically serve as a pipeline for skilled permanent residents, bringing familiarity with Quebec’s culture and education system. However, as the report suggests, setting permanent immigration thresholds too low—such as 35,000 or 60,000 annually—could force Quebec to rely more heavily on temporary residents. This move increases existing pressures on housing and public services, as temporary residents often require support without the long-term benefits of permanent settlement.

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