Quebec rolls out tougher immigrant integration rules
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:21 pm
In a bold legislative move, Quebec has passed laws mandating that newcomers embrace the province’s shared values as part of their integration process. Officials insist that these measures will discourage community insularity, prompting both support and raised eyebrows amid debates on the province’s cultural future.
L’industrie réclame des « solutions urgentes » pour renouveler les permis des travailleurs étrangers temporaires déjà ici.
Le ministre de l’Immigration, Jean-François Roberge, n’a pas manqué de plastronner après l’adoption de sa loi qui va doter le Québec de son propre modèle d’intégration nationale. Il assure qu’elle va renvoyer le multiculturalisme canadien dans les « limbes de l’histoire ».
The Quebec legislature has passed a bill requiring immigrants to embrace the common culture of the province.
QUÉBEC - The Quebec legislature has passed a bill requiring immigrants to embrace the common culture of the province.
Il découragera les «communautaristes» de venir s’installer, assure le ministre Jean-François Roberge.
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