Despite business appeals for increased immigration, Quebec will maintain its 50,000 levels for 2024 and 2025.

In addition, Premier Francois Legault announced new rules, including a French test for some Temporary Foreign Workers to renew their work permits.

He emphasized the importance of French for long-term immigration.

Lower immigration levels are maintained despite labour shortages, a falling birth rate, and an aging population, as Legault cites difficulties integrating higher numbers.

The government believes an influx of non-French-speaking immigrants is causing a language decline.

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