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Changes to Canada’s bail system, CRA tax rules and minimum wage increases are among the new rules affecting Canadians

Changes to Canada’s bail system, CRA tax rules and minimum wage increases are among the new rules affecting Canadians

The opportunistic rhetoric by Quebec politicians must contend with reality: a low birthrate, aging population and punishing labour shortages.

The CAQ governments announced immigration target for 2024 and French-language requirements will not help the provinces labour shortage, says the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ), which represents 70,000 employers.

"We want to see what happens in the next two years before deciding subsequent years."

Despite the concerns expressed by the universities, Christine Fréchette, does not believe her reforms will discourage international students from coming to Quebec.

Leblanc emphasizes that elevating immigration levels could significantly alleviate Quebecs challenges in health, education, and technology labor shortages, which echo similar issues across Canada. He notes that this demand, which can be anticipated, arises from Quebecs population dynamics coinciding with robust economic growth.

The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal is questioning the utility and appropriateness of some “counterproductive” and “excessive” measures in the CAQ government’s francophone-first immigration plan.

The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal is questioning the utility and appropriateness of some “counterproductive” and “excessive” measures in the CAQ government’s francophone-first immigration plan.

Foreign labor is a highly attractive option against a backdrop of trucking labor shortages. But navigating international recruiting efforts is no easy