Quebec wants the next federal government to cut immigration. Businesses say not so fast

Quebec wants the next federal government to cut immigration. Businesses say not so fast

Quebec Premier François Legault called on the next federal government to reduce the number of temporary immigrants in the province, saying it was putting a strain on the housing market, social services and Quebec identity. But businesses are concerned cuts to immigration levels would make it more difficult to find workers.

The UMQ sounds alarmed at the adverse effects of restrictions on temporary foreign workers (TETs), particularly in the regions.

The City of Baie-Comeau shares the concern of the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) about the shortage of labour in the regions and recalls the importance of temporary foreign workers for the economy of regions such as the Côte-Nord. In a press release on April 15, the UMQ expressed its deep concern about the shortage of labour in the regions caused by the restrictions on temporary foreign workers (TET). It recalls that the Government of Q…