English-Language Universities and Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil

Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil: Several professors and recruiters at the province two major English-language universities said that Quebec complex, points-based immigration system puts them at a disadvantage compared to other Canadian and U.S. institutions. , according to CBC. Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil said in an interview that the government made the immigration system more flexible in December, but universities say it is still too complicated. Too many hoops to jump through Quebec universities say they're having trouble recruiting foreign professors due to a French-language requirement they say hinders their ability to attract high-skilled, international talent. Quebec population growth slows due to fewer immigrants Quebec government wants to know how to make province more welcoming In 2013, the Parti Qu b cois government of the day increased the French requirement needed for immigrants applying for permanent residency, which officials at Concordia and McGill said created recruiting headaches. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.