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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
9,033,887

9,033,887

Population
01/2026
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
$16.10

$16.10

Minimum Hourly Wage
4/2025
$34.62

$34.62

Median Hourly Wage
6/2025
5.4%

5.4%

Unemployment rate
03/2026
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
Université McGill
Université de Montréal
Université Laval
Université Concordia
Université du Québec à Montréal
Université de Sherbrooke
Polytechnique Montréal
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Université Bishop's

Major Economic Sectors

Service-producing industries
Goods-producing industries
Public sector
Aerospace and aviation
Information technology and artificial intelligence
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

DateTotalScoreCut-offLimitations
Dec 4, 202512December 1, 2025 at 3 p.m.Exceptional Talent. Doctorate with 3 years work experience.
649717December 1, 2025 at 3 p.m.Regulated Professions. NOC 21203, 21300, 21310, 21320, 21321, 21322, 21390, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31200, 31202, 31203, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 41220, 41221, 41300, 41301, 42202, 72102, 72105, 72106, 72200, 72301, 72310, 72320, 72321, 72400, 72401, 72402, 72406
N/ARegulated Professions. NOC 31100, 31101, 31102
535Regulated Professions. NOC 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73112, 73113, 73400, 73402, 75110
604573December 1, 2025 at 3 p.m. Intermediate and Manual Skills. NOC 63201, 63202, 63221, 64200, 65202, 73111, 73401, 94101, 94103, 94105, 94106, 94111, 94112, 94120, 94124, 94130, 94132, 94140, 94141, 94142, 94143, 94204, 94210, 94211, 94212, 94213, 95101, 95103, 95104, 95105, 95106, 95107
612Intermediate and Manual Skills. NOC 33101, 33102, 33103, 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73112, 73113, 73400, 75110
605781December 1, 2025 at 3 p.m.High Qualification and Specialized Skills
Aug 28, 20254August 25, 2025 at 8 a.m.Exceptional Talent. Doctorate with 3 years work experience.
227760August 25, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.High Qualification and Specialized Skills
Aug 14, 2025275766August 11, 2025 at 6 a.m.Regulated Professions
Jul 31, 2025273661July 28, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.Intermediate and Manual Skills
Jul 17, 202522July 14, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.Exceptional Talent. Doctorate with 3 years work experience.
216768July 14, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.High Qualification and Specialized Skills
Jul 1, 202521S6 CQLR, chapter I-0.2.1, r. 3 + S47 CQLR, chapter I-0.2.1
Sep 19, 20241,650573Sep 16, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Sep 5, 20241,417575Sep 3, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Aug 29, 20241,550584Aug 26, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Aug 8, 20241,415576Aug 5, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Aug 1, 20241,490580Jul 29, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Jul 25, 20241,560579Jul 22, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking, Job Offer outside Montréal, NOC 0213, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2141, 2147, 2171, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2241, 2281, 2282, 2283, 3012, 3233, 3413, 4031, 4032, 4214, 5223, 5225, 5241
Jun 27, 20241,528581Jun 25, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Jun 20, 20241,470585Jun 17, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Jun 6, 20241,281587Jun 3, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
May 30, 20241,441591May 27, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
May 23, 20241,350593May 6, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Apr 25, 20241,415598Apr 22, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal
Apr 11, 20241,036536Apr 8, 2024 at 6:26 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking, Job Offer outside Montréal, NOC 2154, 2242, 7233, 7234, 7236, 7237, 7241, 7271, 7281, 7282, 7291, 7294, 7295, 7311, 7312, 7313, 7318, 7371, 7372, 7521, 7611
606EQNCF 7 in Speaking, Job Offer outside Montréal, NOC 0213, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2141, 2147, 2171, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2241, 2281, 2282, 2283, 3012, 3233, 3413, 4031, 4032, 4214, 5225, 5241
Mar 21, 20241,357596Mar 18, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.EQNCF 7 in Speaking and Job Offer outside Montréal

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