Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year

MONTREAL — Quebec’s immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 people per year.

Jean-François Roberge says the government will study three scenarios of 25,000, 35,000 and 45,000 immigrants per year.

Currently, Quebec is projected to accept about 64,000 permanent immigrants in 2025.