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The Canada–Quebec Accord relating to Immigration and Temporary Admission of Aliens (French: Accord Canada-Québec relatif à l’immigration et à l’admission temporaire des aubains) is a legal agreement concerning immigration issues between the federal Government of Canada and the provincial Government of Quebec.
The department was previously overseen by the Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities as a member of the Executive Council of Quebec. On 20 February 1978, Canada and Quebec signed an immigration agreement giving Quebec decision-making power to choose its independent immigrants, who would then have to be approved by Ottawa. [2]
Canada receives its immigrant population from almost 200 countries. Statistics Canada projects that immigrants will represent between 29.1% and 34.0% of Canada's population in 2041, compared with 23.0% in 2021, [1] while the Canadian population with at least one foreign born parent (first and second generation persons) could rise to between 49.8% and 54.3%, up from 44.0% in 2021.
The Immigration Act, 1976, insured by the Parliament of Canada, was the first immigration legislation to clearly outline the objectives of Canadian immigration policy, define refugees as a distinct class of immigrants, and mandate the Canadian government to consult with other levels of government in the planning and management of immigration.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC; French: Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada) [NB 1] is the department of the Government of Canada with responsibility for matters dealing with immigration to Canada, refugees, and Canadian citizenship. The department was established in 1994 following a reorganization.
Immigration lawyer Maxime Lapointe has filed a lawsuit against the Quebec government for excessive delays in processing the family reunification applications of LGBTQ+ couples, arguing that the Canada-Quebec Accord on Immigration does not allow Quebec to impose a quota in this category, which is under federal jurisdiction, and criticizing the ...
The history of immigration to Canada details the movement of people to modern-day Canada.The modern Canadian legal regime was founded in 1867, but Canada also has legal and cultural continuity with French and British colonies in North America that go back to the 17th century, and during the colonial era, immigration was a major political and economic issue with Britain and France competing to ...
The table below presents a series of significant events and policies related to interethnic relations, racism, and immigration in Quebec and Canada, from the year 1701 to 2009. The events covered include government actions, social crises, and political decisions that have influenced the country's multicultural dynamics.