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Quebec Holds Massive PSTQ Draw, Invites 2,555 Skilled Workers for Immigration
Quebec has invited more than 2,500 foreign workers in a new immigration draw under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), strengthening the province’s efforts to tackle labour shortages and attract skilled talent.
The draw was conducted on April 30 by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI). Invitations were issued across all four PSTQ streams, making it one of the province’s largest immigration rounds in 2026 so far.
Total Invitations Issued Under Quebec PSTQ
| Stream | Invitations |
| Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills | 983 |
| Intermediate and Manual Skills | 506 |
| Regulated Professions | 1,058 |
| Exceptional Talent | 8 |
| Total | 2,555 |
The largest number of invitations were issued under the Regulated Professions stream, which mainly targeted healthcare and licensed professionals.
Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills Stream
Quebec issued 983 invitations under Stream 1 to workers employed in TEER 0, 1 and 2 occupations.
Candidates required:
- Minimum 12 months of Quebec work experience;
- Quebec educational qualifications in some exercises;
- Minimum scores ranging from 571 to 716.
The province specifically prioritized candidates with Quebec diplomas and occupations listed among priority labour shortage occupations.
Intermediate and Manual Skills Stream
Under Stream 2, Quebec invited 506 workers employed in TEER 3 to 5 occupations.
This stream targeted candidates in sectors such as:
- Manufacturing;
- Transportation;
- Hospitality;
- Construction;
- Labour-intensive occupations.
Applicants required Quebec work experience and, in some cases, Quebec educational credentials.
Regulated Professions Stream Receives Highest Invitations
The Regulated Professions stream saw 1,058 invitations issued across six exercises.
The majority of invitations targeted:
- In-demand TEER 0–2 regulated occupations;
- Healthcare workers;
- Physicians;
- Other regulated professionals.
Certain exercises also required:
- Oral French proficiency at level 5 or higher;
- Professional licensing approval from Quebec authorities.
Physicians invited under the draw were exempt from minimum score requirements.
Exceptional Talent Stream
Quebec issued 8 invitations under the Exceptional Talent stream, aimed at attracting highly accomplished international candidates.
Applicants needed:
- Recognized exceptional achievements;
- Advanced academic qualifications;
- Significant work experience in their occupation.
Quebec Continues Strong Immigration Push in 2026
The latest PSTQ draw demonstrates Quebec’s continued focus on economic immigration and labour market integration.
Candidates with French-language skills, Quebec work experience, local education and occupations aligned with labour shortages remain in a strong position for future invitations.
Quebec is expected to continue conducting regular PSTQ draws throughout 2026 as the province addresses workforce demands across multiple sectors.