Despite business appeals for increased immigration, Quebec will maintain its 50,000 levels for 2024 and 2025. In addition, Premier Francois Legault announced new rules, including a French test for some Temporary Foreign Workers to renew their work permits. He emphasized the importance of French for long-term immigration. Lower immigration levels are maintained despite labour shortages, a falling birth rate, and an aging population, as Legault cites difficulties integrating higher numbers. The government believes an influx of non-French-speaking immigrants is causing a language decline.
