Quebec Holds Major Skilled Worker Draw Issuing More Than 2,500 Invitations

Quebec has once again opened new opportunities for skilled workers by issuing thousands of invitations through its latest immigration selection round. The province continues to prioritize candidates who can contribute to its labour market while strengthening its French-speaking workforce.

Through the Qualified Worker Selection Program, Quebec invited more than 2,500 candidates to apply for permanent selection in February 2026. The draw targeted applicants across multiple streams, including highly skilled professionals, intermediate occupations, regulated professions, and exceptional talent.

This targeted approach reflects Quebec’s strategy to address labour shortages while ensuring selected candidates meet the province’s economic and language requirements.

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Quebec Immigration Latest Draw: Results

Quebec immigration held its latest draw on February 26, 2026, inviting 2,549 skilled candidates under the Qualified Worker Selection Program.

• Type of Draw: Qualified worker selection program
• Date of Round: February 26, 2026
• Number of ITAs Issued: 2549
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 452
• Date of Extraction: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m.

Quebec Immigration Draw Summary

The February 26, 2026, PSTQ draw issued 2,549 invitations across four streams. Below is a comparison with the previous January 2026 draw:

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Streams Targeted in the Quebec Selection Round

The invitations were distributed across four major PSTQ streams designed to address different labour market needs.

• Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills: This stream targeted professionals in higher skill occupations, such as those classified under TEER 0, 1, and 2. Candidates were required to demonstrate strong proficiency in French, relevant work experience, and education obtained in Quebec.

• Intermediate and Manual Skills: This category focuses on workers in TEER 3, 4, and 5 occupations, including trades and technical roles. Candidates needed at least 2 years of work experience in the past 5 years, including 1 year in Quebec.

• Regulated Professions: The largest share of invitations was issued under this stream. It focused on priority sectors such as healthcare, engineering, construction, and education, where professional licensing or credential recognition may be required.

• Exceptional Talent: A small number of invitations were issued to individuals with exceptional achievements or specialized expertise recognized by Quebec authorities. These candidates typically demonstrate advanced academic or professional accomplishments.

Key Occupations Targeted in the February 2026 Quebec Draw

The Latest Quebec PNP draw placed strong emphasis on sectors facing critical labour shortages. In Stream 2 and Stream 3, Exercise 2 specifically targeted healthcare, construction, and trade occupations, reflecting the province's urgent need for frontline workers.

Engineering and education professionals were also highlighted under priority occupation categories in Stream 1 exercises. Stream 4 focused on candidates with strategic expertise in fields identified by Ministère partners. It also targeted individuals with doctorate level education or equivalent exceptional achievement.

This sector-specific approach ensures that Quebec's immigration intake directly aligns with its economic priorities, giving candidates in these high-demand fields a competitive advantage in upcoming draws.

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Source: quebec.ca

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