Quebec Introduces Values Test for Immigration Candidates

The Quebec Values Test – which was introduced by the Quebec immigration  authority on 30^th October 2019 – is effective as of 1^st January 2019. Under this new requirement, applicants and accompanying family members above 18 years of age under the Regular Skilled Worker Program, Quebec Experience Program, Entrepreneur Program, Self-employed Program, and Quebec Immigrant Investor Program must secure a Quebec Values Certificate – either by attending an information session organized by the Quebec government, or by passing an online test.

The process for obtaining this certificate varies under Quebec Immigration, depending on the applicant’s status in Quebec. The test will examine an immigration aspirant’s knowledge regarding Quebec as a francophone, secular and democratic society, responsibilities and rights of residents, and gender equality. The examination duration will be 90 minutes. In order to pass, candidates must score at least 75%.