- country
- Canada
- eligibility
- Provincial (Quebec) economic-immigration stream for entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a business in Quebec; remained open through the 2025-2026 immigration reductions. Requires level 7 French, a credible business plan on the MIFI template, and meeting financial conditions of the chosen stream; minimum business investment cited in the CAD $150,000-$300,000 range. Two-stage selection: MIFI issues a Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ), then IRCC admits as permanent resident.
- processing notes
- Quebec selects (CSQ) before federal PR admission by IRCC. Quebec Investor Program (separate stream) cited at a CAD $1.2 million risk-free investment with CAD $2 million net worth requirement.
- quota
- Operates within Quebec's reduced admissions (total admissions dropped to ~45,000/year). The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) closed November 19, 2025 and three permanent pilots ended January 1, 2026.