Jun 17

4. True or false? The government of Québec promotes Francophone immigration.

For the government of Québec, immigration helps preserve French in the province:

  • Knowledge of French is one of the selection criteria for economic immigration.
  • The government offers French classes to immigrants and refugees to help them learn the language.

Immigration contributes to population growth, makes Québec more diverse and stimulates the job market.

To find out more

Gouvernement du Québec. (2024). Immigration francophone. Gouvernement du Québec. https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/politiques-orientations/immigration-francophone

Statistique Canada. (2022). Le Quotidien—Les immigrants représentent la plus grande part de la population depuis plus de 150 ans et continuent de façonner qui nous sommes en tant que Canadiens. Gouvernement du Canada. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/221026/dq221026a-fra.htm