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32 000 jobs remained vacant in Quebec in 2006, for a period of four months or more. (Source : Canadian Federation of Independent Business)
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The Quebec labour market could experience a labour shortage of 292 000 workers in the year 2025. That total could climb to 363 000 by 2030.
(Source : Conference Board of Canada)
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33 000 immigrants were selected by Quebec on an economic basis in 2006. 37 000 selections were expected in 2007 and 38 000 are planned for 2008. These qualified professionals are selected because their profiles are in line with Quebec’s labour market needs. (Source : Ministère de l’immigration et des communautés culturelles du Québec)
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The application to come to Canada as a skilled professional is assessed on six selection factors and a point system. The six selection factors are:
- Education
- Abilities in English and/or French
- Experience
- Age
- Arranged employment in Canada
- Adaptability.
Selection criteria are regularly revised in order to adapt to the needs of the labour market.
(Source : Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada)
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At the time of admission to Quebec in 2006, the typical qualified professional had a knowledge of French (74%), held a university diploma (60%), was younger than 35 years old (70%) and planned on residing in Montreal (75%). (Source : Ministère de l’immigration et des communautés culturelles du Québec)
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As of October 16th 2006, the government of Quebec has adjusted its immigration criteria in order to recruit a larger number of technicians and specialized workers, in addition to candidates who hold a university degree.
(Source : Ministère de l’immigration et des communautés culturelles du Québec)
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As of 2012, 100% of the workforce growth in Quebec will be attributable to immigration. (Source : Human Resources and Social Development Canada)
