CAQ leadership candidate Bernard Drainville is urging Christine Fréchette to support a grandfather clause for the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ). Drainville emphasized the importance of moving forward with this measure to provide stability for temporary workers in key sectors like health and education.
To support his stance, Drainville highlighted the need for individuals to have resided in Quebec for at least two years and possess an intermediate level of French. He aims to ensure that those who have already established themselves in the province under the PEQ are not negatively impacted by recent changes.
In response to concerns about the discontinuation of the PEQ, a group of concerned individuals gathered in Montreal to appeal to the Legault government for a reversal of the decision. The move to abolish the program has sparked widespread criticism and prompted calls for a grandfather clause to protect immigrants already integrated into Quebec.
Various unions and organizations, including the CSN union and the SPUQ representing teachers at l’Université du Québec (UQAM), have expressed growing apprehension over the program’s elimination and its potential repercussions on the province’s immigrant population.
Amidst these discussions, former minister François Bonnardel has thrown his support behind Christine Fréchette in the CAQ leadership race, citing her ability to champion economic interests and address the challenges facing Quebec. Bonnardel’s endorsement underscores the importance of advancing key values and mitigating the impact of rising living costs on residents.
