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Quebec’s new immigration minister announces changes to PEQAccording to the government, the adjustments announced Thursday will allow students already in Quebec who obtain a diploma by December 31, 2020, to apply for PEQ.PoliticsJul 9, 2020
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‘It’s my mistake’: Simon Jolin-Barrette apologizes over failed immigration reformPremier François Legault also apologized on Tuesday, saying he was especially apologetic to the students affected.PoliticsNov 12, 2019
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CAQ government drops controversial reforms to PEQ immigration programThe Coalition Avenir Québec is backing down on controversial reforms surrounding the Quebec Experience Program.PoliticsNov 8, 2019
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‘We are reduced to labour’: Protesters rally at minister’s office against CAQ immigration reformThe Coalition Avenir Québec government announced changes to the Quebec Experience Program, also known as PEQ, which aims to fast-track residency for international students and foreign workers.PoliticsNov 8, 2019
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Coalition Avenir Québec government continues to face backlash over immigration reformsIn an embarrassing turn of events, the CAQ lost a vote in the National Assembly Wednesday afternoon on a motion to abolish the controversial reforms.Nov 7, 2019
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‘We have to be human with people’: Quebec backtracks on changes to popular immigration programOn Wednesday, Simon Jolin-Barrette announced he would include a grandfather clause to allow those currently in the program to stay, even if they don't meet the new requirements.CanadaNov 6, 2019
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Opposition parties demand Quebec government undo changes to immigration programThe Experience Program is designed to encourage students and skilled workers to remain in the province, but many say the changes force applicants to move.CanadaNov 5, 2019
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