The Government of Quebec announced on Wednesday that starting January 1, 2020, new immigrants will be required to take the Quebec "Values Test." New immigrants must demonstrate that they have learned the "democratic values and Quebec values" in order to obtain a selection certificate, which is the first step towards obtaining Canadian permanent residency in Quebec.
According to the agreement between Quebec and the Government of Canada, Quebec has the right to select its own immigrants. The values test applies only to economic immigrants, and their accompanying family members must also pass the test if they wish to settle in Quebec. Minors or those who cannot obtain the certificate due to health reasons may be exempted.
Candidates must take the test within two years before they can apply for permanent immigration. The test questions will be based on the values expressed in the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms of Quebec. There will be a total of 20 questions drawn from a pool of 200, and a score of 75% is required to pass, with a total of 90 minutes to complete the exam. If a candidate does not pass the first test, they may take a second exam. If they still do not pass, they will need to attend a study class or take a third exam.
For those wishing to settle in Quebec, it is important to understand these values. The test content will cover topics such as Quebec democracy, French culture, secularism, rights and responsibilities, and gender equality. For example:
1. What constitutes a legal marriage in Quebec? Circle the options: Male/Female, Female/Female, Male/Male
2. Do men and women in Quebec enjoy equal rights? True or False?
3. What is the official language of Quebec?
4. Which situations of job rejection involve discrimination? Pregnant women, those who do not meet the criteria, or people of color.
Additionally, before July 1, 2020, the Quebec Immigration Office has suspended the acceptance of new investment immigration applications. Applications that have already been submitted will continue to be processed, and the Quebec Immigration Office may announce the specific opening date for the investment immigration program after July 2020.
We remind all investors that applicants intending to go to Canada must take this seriously, as the difficulty of various immigration categories has increased this year. Understanding the new policies will help avoid unnecessary detours and put applicants in a favorable position.
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