RCMP Arrests Two After Montreal Migrant Smuggling Raid
On July 2, 2026, the RCMP raided a Montreal house suspected of migrant smuggling, arresting two people as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal network.
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RCMP arrests two in Montreal migrant-smuggling raid
The RCMP raided a Montreal home on July 2, 2026, arresting an alleged smuggler and a migrant as part of an ongoing crackdown on migrant‑smuggling networks in the city.
Mother and Son to Be Deported After Asylum Rejection
A Montreal mother and her son face deportation after their asylum claim was rejected, separating them from the child's father. The decision, made on June 30, 2026, triggers removal proceedings under Canadian immigration law.
Quebec Reopens Family Reunification Applications with New System
Quebec reopened family reunification immigration applications on June 19, 2026 after a year-long suspension, introducing a new processing system to handle the renewed demand.
Quebec Resumes Family Reunification Immigration Applications
Quebec’s government ended a twelve‑month freeze on family reunification immigration, restarting applications on June 19, 2026 with a new filing system.
Quebec Immigration Plan Prioritizes Health Workers, Leaves Out Support Staff
Quebec introduced an immigration measure on June 14 that prioritizes health‑care professionals but excludes personal support workers, prompting criticism from senior‑care providers who view the omission as unfair to essential support staff.
Quebec Government Reinstates PEQ Immigration Program for Two Years
Quebec announced the reinstatement of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise for a two‑year period, with applications to be processed in phases starting July 2, 2026. The move restores the previously cancelled immigration pathway under Premier François Fréchette.
Quebec Restores Two-Year PEQ Fast-Track Path
On June 10, 2026, Quebec reinstated the PEQ fast‑track immigration program for a two‑year period, allowing eligible temporary workers and international students to apply for permanent residency more quickly.
Quebec Reopens PEQ Immigration Pathway, Applications Begin July 2
Quebec has reopened the PEQ fast‑track immigration program, with applications starting on July 2, 2026 and a two‑year application period, announced by François Bonnardel of the Quebec Immigration Ministry.
Quebec Restores Fast-Track PEQ Immigration Program for Two Years
Quebec announced the two‑year reinstatement of its fast‑track PEQ immigration program, with phased applications opening on July 2, 2026, reversing a prior abolition that had sparked controversy.
