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Québec

Where Culture, Innovation, and Opportunity Meet

Located in eastern Canada, Québec is a province celebrated for its strong French-Canadian identity and breathtaking natural landscapes. Québec City, the capital, features a historic old town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Montreal stands as a dynamic global center for culture, education, and commerce. With four distinct seasons, Québec offers year-round attractions from winter festivals and world-class skiing at Mont-Tremblant to stunning autumn foliage across its national parks.

Québec’s economy is diversified and future-driven, leading Canada in sectors such as aerospace, technology, and renewable energy. As the nation’s largest producer of hydroelectricity, Québec capitalizes on its vast river networks and cutting-edge infrastructure. Key exports include transportation equipment, machinery, software, and processed foods. The province has also emerged as a global leader in artificial intelligence research and medical innovation, attracting top-tier talent, businesses, and investors from around the world.

The province’s education system blends French tradition with global excellence. Institutions like McGill University, Université de Montréal, and Université Laval offer internationally recognized programs, drawing thousands of international students each year. Québec maintains some of Canada’s most affordable tuition rates for foreign students, and its immigration pathways are strategically designed to welcome skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs. Programs prioritize long-term integration through flexible work and permanent residency options.

Now is the time to unlock your future in Québec’s vibrant economy and culturally rich communities. Connect with our licensed immigration experts today and take your first step toward building a thriving career and life in Canada’s most unique province.

Facts

Geographic & Economic Profile of Québec

Ville de Québec

Ville de Québec

Capital
Montréal

Montréal

Largest city
French

French

Main language
9,067,114

9,067,114

Population
07/2026
1,542,056

1,542,056

Total Area (km²)
2th
1,356,128

1,356,128

Land Area (km²)
2th
185,928

185,928

Freshwater Area (km²)
1st
4.4%

4.4%

Sale tax
$16.60

$16.60

Minimum Hourly Wage
9/2026
$36.00

$36.00

Median Hourly Wage
7/2026
5.6%

5.6%

Unemployment rate
08/2026
58%

58%

Tertiary education
01/2025
$857

$857

Annual premium car insurance
2025
$250

$250

Monthly childcare
2025
$2,272

$2,272

2 bedroom apt rent
10/2025
$534,231

$534,231

Average House Price
12/2024

Weather Averages

Education Institutions

school
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Université McGill
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Université de Montréal
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Université Laval
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Université Concordia
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Université du Québec à Montréal
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Université de Sherbrooke
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Polytechnique Montréal
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Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
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Université Bishop's

Major Economic Sectors

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Service-producing industries
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Goods-producing industries
•
Public sector
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Aerospace and aviation
•
Information technology and artificial intelligence
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Real estate and rental and leasing
•
Manufacturing
•
Renewable energy
•
Health care and social assistance
•
Public administration
•
Construction
•
Finance and insurance
city

Top immigration occupations

Q3-2023
Immigration 1
  • 7511 - Transport truck drivers
  • 6711 - Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
  • 6552 - Other customer and information services representatives
  • 6311 - Food service supervisors
  • 6322 - Cooks
  • 6611 - Cashiers
  • 6541 - Security guards and related security service occupations
  • 1241 - Administrative assistants
  • 6421 - Retail salespersons

Québec Skilled Immigration Draws

DateTotalScoreStreamCut-off
Sep 24, 202637634Highly qualified and specialized skillsSeptember 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.
8706
41696
48631Intermediate and manual skills
<15706
<5698
254611
69631Regulated professions
37697
<5696
<5380
<5N/AExceptional talent
<5N/A
Aug 27, 202626639Highly qualified and specialized skillsAugust 24, 2026 at 11:48 a.m.
11710
50694
51638Intermediate and manual skills
<15706
<5695
249616
77639Regulated professions
<30694
<5393
15N/AExceptional talent
6N/A
Jul 30, 202644651Highly qualified and specialized skillsJuly 27, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.
12702
49701
37656Intermediate and manual skills

References
https://doi.org/10.25318/1410028701-eng
https://doi.org/10.25318/3710013001-eng
http://www.ibc.ca/ns/resources/industry-resources/insurance-fact-book
https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/sales-tax-rates-by-province
https://arrivein.com/daily-life-in-canada/child-care-in-canada-types-cost-and-tips-for-newcomers
https://www.crea.ca/housing-market-stats/canadian-housing-market-stats/national-price-map
https://wowa.ca/cost-of-living-canada
https://www.quebec.ca/en