The Legault government has finally opted for a moderate reduction in immigration, lowering the thresholds to 45,000 new permanent residents per year for the period from 2026 to 2029.

Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge was juggling three reduction scenarios: 25,000, 35,000, and 45,000 immigrants per year.

This is still a significant decrease, considering that the government plans to welcome a maximum of approximately 61,000 permanent immigrants in 2025.

These latest figures were explained by the fact that individuals from the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) were continuously being accepted. However, Quebec is ending this program as of November 19, 2025. Applications submitted before that date will still be processed.

The government is leaving itself some leeway, however, and is

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