QUEBEC INTRODUCES NEW ‘VALUES TEST’ FOR IMMIGRANTS

The Government of Quebec introduces new values test for potential Immigration applicants to pass in order to qualify for selection by the province.

Beginning January 1, 2020, immigration candidates looking to settle in Quebec will have to obtain what the government is calling an Attestation of learning about democratic values and the Quebec values expressed by the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Government of Quebec says knowledge of the values it reflects is essential to an immigrant’s integration into the province and key to a better understanding of Quebec . Applies to the following immigration programs:

• Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP);
• Quebec Experience Program (PEQ);
• Entrepreneur/Investor Program;
• Self-Employed Program; and the

All those listed on a candidate’s application for a Quebec Selection Certificate must pass the test, except for children under the age of 18 and people with a permanent physical or cognitive impairment that prevents them from obtaining the certificate.

Immigration candidates have 60 days following their application for a selection certificate to send in their attestation, which proves they passed the test.

Failure to successfully complete the values test will result in the termination of the application, and the candidate will have to start the process over again if they still wish to settle in Quebec.