Quebec Conducts First-Ever PSTQ Draw Targeting Regulated Professions
The Government of Quebec has taken a major step in its immigration process by issuing invitations specifically to candidates in regulated professions under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).
This is the first time Quebec has focused on this particular stream since the PSTQ was introduced earlier this year, marking a significant move toward ensuring that skilled professionals in key fields can contribute to the province’s labor market.
Details of the Draw – August 14, 2025
- Invitations issued: 275 candidates
- Stream targeted: Regulated Professions under PSTQ
- Minimum points required: 766
- Residency requirement: Candidates had to be living in Quebec
- Occupation criteria: Must plan to practice a regulated profession in FEER category 0, 1, or 2
- Language requirement:
- Main applicant: French at level 7+ in speaking and listening, level 5+ in reading and writing
- Accompanying spouse: French at level 4+ in speaking and listening
This draw reflects Quebec’s strong emphasis on French proficiency and regulated qualifications, both of which are critical for integration into the province’s workforce.
Understanding the Regulated Professions Stream
The Regulated Professions Stream is designed for skilled foreign nationals whose primary occupation falls under Quebec’s List of Regulated Professions, maintained by the Ministère.
- Fully regulated occupations: All roles within the occupation are regulated (e.g., Mechanical Engineers).
- Partially regulated occupations: Only specific roles are regulated (e.g., Criminologists in the social sciences). Eligibility may depend on Stream 1, 2, or 3 within PSTQ.
- Construction-related regulations: Certain jobs (e.g., Carpenter) are regulated only if carried out in the construction industry.
Required Documentation
To qualify under this stream, candidates must provide one of the following:
- Authorization to practice the profession in Quebec; OR
- Proof of partial or full recognition of training/diploma equivalence issued by the relevant Quebec regulatory body within the past 5 years.
It is important to note that recognition of equivalence is not a license to practice but an acknowledgment that foreign training is comparable to Quebec standards, serving as a key step toward full authorization.
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