The Federal Government announced a temporary measure that allows eligible skilled workers in Quebec to extend their employer-specific work permits for up to 12 months. This gives Quebec additional time to process applications for the Quebec Selection Certificate, which is required before applying for permanent residence. The measure targets workers who received invitations to submit a Demande de Selection Permanente under Quebec's Skilled Worker Selection Program. Applications are open until December 31, 2026, with expedited processing available. Additionally, rural employers across participating provinces will see their temporary foreign worker cap increase from 10% to 15% between April 2026 and March 2027.