"The CAQ government abolished a program that fast-tracked permanent residency for skilled workers in Quebec, leaving many like Kadiri without clear options to stay."
"The government's main justification for abolishing the PEQ was reducing the number of temporary residents in Quebec, but this logic is backward according to immigration experts."
Maleck Kadiri, a Franco-Algerian researcher, faced work permit expiration due to the abolition of the PEQ program, which previously allowed for easier permanent residency applications. The CAQ government's decision aimed to reduce temporary residents but has led to confusion and frustration among skilled workers. Immigration criteria now rely on a points-based system, lacking clarity on acceptance. A significant majority of Quebecers support allowing established immigrants to remain, highlighting a disconnect between public opinion and government policy.
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