Quebec no longer runs Express Entry draws in the way other provinces or IRCC do. Instead, Quebec manages its own immigration selection through provincial programs that are separate from the federal Express Entry system.

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This means that unlike other provinces where CRS-based Express Entry invitations are announced regularly, Quebec’s selection process has been restructured and does not publish regular Express Entry draw results.

Quebec Immigration Is Different From Express Entry

Quebec has a distinct immigration system independent of Canada’s federal Express Entry. Candidates seeking permanent residence through federal streams (like FSWP or CEC) must use the federal Express Entry system outside of Quebec’s provincial selection framework.

Quebec’s own system issues a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) for selected applicants under its provincial programs—whether skilled workers, business immigrants, or others. Once selected and granted a CSQ, candidates can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency.

However:

• Quebec currently does not publish traditional “draw results” similar to provincial nomination draws in other provinces.
• The province has suspended key selection streams (like PEQ and regular skilled worker programs) during 2025, changing how skilled worker selection works.

Important Immigration Policy Changes in Quebec

Quebec made a series of adjustments to its immigration programs in 2024–2025 that directly affect skilled worker selection:

a. Suspension & Closure of Key Programs

In 2025, Quebec suspended two major pathways that previously led to a CSQ, including:

Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) — both international graduate and temporary foreign worker streams
Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés (PRTQ) and Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) for new applications

These pathways were paused or closed by mid-2025, and the PEQ was terminated permanently as of November 19, 2025.

As a result, Quebec no longer selects candidates through these former application streams.

b. Shift to Separate Arrima System for Skilled Workers

Instead of traditional streams, Quebec now channels skilled worker intake through the Arrima portal for provincial assessment. Permanent residence selection may follow once Quebec’s criteria and labour needs are met under the new framework.

c. Reduced Pathways for International Graduates

The closure of PEQ affects students who intended to use that program to transition from temporary status to permanent residence—a pathway that once played a major role for francophone applicants.

How Quebec Immigration Works Now

Although Quebec doesn’t run “Express Entry draws”:

Skilled Worker Selection

Quebec evaluates candidates for its selection certificate (CSQ) through its own criteria and processes, focusing on:

• Labour market needs
• Language ability (especially French)
• Education and experience
• Ability to integrate into Quebec society and workforce

The Arrima portal may be used to manage candidate profiles and invitations based on labour demand.

No CRS-Based Express Entry Draws

Because Quebec operates outside the federal Express Entry selection system, it does not issue Express Entry–style invitations with CRS cut-offs. Federal Express Entry draws do not include Quebec-specific candidates unless they qualify under federal programs outside of Quebec’s provincial system.

If you are a skilled worker or francophone candidate interested in Quebec:

You do not wait for an Express Entry draw from Quebec.
You can apply via Quebec’s Arrima system or provincial pathways for selection certificates (CSQ).
You can also pursue federal Express Entry streams outside Quebec if eligible for FSWP or CEC. Strong French language ability remains a key asset everywhere.

Steps to Increase Your Chances for Quebec PR

Given the changed landscape, here’s what helps:

Step 1 — Build a Strong Profile

• High French proficiency
• Skilled work experience
• Education credentials verified

Step 2 — Explore Quebec Pathways

• Create a profile in the Arrima portal
• Monitor Quebec’s selected occupations and labour needs

Step 3 — Consider Federal Express Entry

If Quebec’s system doesn’t match your profile, you can submit a federal Express Entry profile and pursue PR through national programs.

Step 4 — Stay Updated

Quebec frequently updates selection criteria based on its immigration levels plan and labour requirements.

Conclusion

• Quebec does not conduct standard Express Entry draws.
• Key skilled worker streams like PEQ and regular skilled worker programs have been suspended or changed in 2025.
• Quebec now relies on its own selection system, focusing on labour needs and integration criteria rather than CRS-based draws.
• Arrima remains a central portal for managing candidate expressions of interest.
• Skilled workers and francophone applicants should tailor their strategy accordingly.