More immigrants – more French
The CAQ government says it will allow more immigrants into Quebec – but only if they speak French. But there’s no indication how and where the language tests will be administered.
I’m all for more immigration here, but can we also talk about putting up more residential units to meet the inevitable needs of a growing population?
Ephraim 16:48 on 2023-05-25 Permalink
Make them pass the nursing exam… that will make sure they can speak French… because it certainly isn’t testing nursing skills 🙂
JP 16:57 on 2023-05-25 Permalink
Well if they want more immigrants who speak French, maybe they need to be more accomodating about religion and revisit some of their laws.They are really only exacerbating and creating other issues (as perceived by them) down the line.
Tim S. 17:48 on 2023-05-25 Permalink
We have some neighbours who are refugees from Ukraine. They studied French in university so were eager to give Quebec a shot, have what seem to be good jobs working remotely for international firms, didn’t complain about sending their kids to French school, love Montreal, and are moving to Ottawa because they can’t navigate the Quebec immigration bureaucracy.
Spi 18:05 on 2023-05-25 Permalink
Ironically the most Quebec version of the outcome possible, unable to provide a rather simple and adequate level of service (French integration classes for new immigrants) the provincial government would rather abandon that responsibility and just require the people to do more.
Daniel 19:16 on 2023-05-25 Permalink
Ugh, Tim S. That is so disheartening on so many levels!
Kevin 20:14 on 2023-05-25 Permalink
There are not that many economic-class (ie. rich enough to give Quebec a loan) immigrants.
Jonathan 07:50 on 2023-05-26 Permalink
Refugees don’t go through provincial immigration bureaucracy, but federal. Not sure what your neighbours, JP, would have had as experience with any Quebec immigration process…
Tim S. 08:25 on 2023-05-26 Permalink
I assume that was directed at my comment, Jonathan. I gather Quebec isn’t recognizing some of their diplomas so they can’t get Permanent Residency here. This is based on random chats in the street, so perhaps I’ve missed a nuance.
Jonathan 11:25 on 2023-05-26 Permalink
Ooops. Yes, that was directed at you, Tim. Permanent residency for refugees isn’t handled by the Quebec government and you do not need to have a degree recognized in order to get permanent residency. For recognizing diplomas, this is usually done by professional orders, depending on the sector. That’s a whole other game. Even recognizing certain competencies across provinces is difficult… god bless federalism I guess.
shawn 18:13 on 2023-05-26 Permalink
Quebec launches a new platform for French-language education services – not just for immigrants – on June 1: https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/2023-05-26/services-d-apprentissage-du-francais/quebec-lancera-lundi-un-guichet-unique.php
shawn 11:30 on 2023-05-27 Permalink
La Presse has a Q&A with the minister about Francophone immigration cause a solution for Quebec: https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/2023-05-27/entrevue-avec-christine-frechette/l-immigration-est-une-solution.php
shawn 11:31 on 2023-05-27 Permalink
… sorry Kate I was lazy and using dictation mode. Please make me make sense or delete 🙂