Directory
Canadian and Québec immigration programs
A plain directory of official government pages for federal, provincial, and Québec immigration programs. Each link goes straight to the source.
This directory is general reference, not immigration advice, and is not affiliated with any government. Programs open, close, and change, so always confirm current rules and status on the official page. Links last checked November 1, 2026.
Federal economic programs
Permanent residence programs run by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Express Entry
IRCC’s online system for managing skilled worker applications.
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
Express Entry program for skilled work experience abroad.
- Canadian Experience Class
Express Entry program for skilled work experience in Canada.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
Express Entry program for qualified tradespeople.
- Atlantic Immigration Program
Employer-driven pathway to the Atlantic provinces.
- Rural and Francophone Community pilots
Overview of the two community immigration pilots.
- Rural Community Immigration Pilot
Pathway for workers in participating rural communities.
- Francophone Community Immigration Pilot
Pathway for French-speaking workers in participating communities.
- Caregivers
Immigration options for home care and child care workers.
- Medical doctors
Options for doctors who want to live and work in Canada.
- Start-up Visa
For entrepreneurs with support from a designated organization.
- Self-Employed Persons Program
For people with relevant cultural or athletic experience.
Provincial and territorial nominee programs
Each province and territory runs its own streams and sets its own criteria. Québec has its own system, listed separately below.
- Provincial Nominee Program (federal overview)
How nomination works, from IRCC.
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Alberta
- BC Provincial Nominee Program
British Columbia
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Manitoba
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program
Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program
Nova Scotia
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Ontario
- PEI Provincial Nominee Program
Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Saskatchewan
- Yukon Nominee Program
Yukon
Québec immigration programs
Québec selects its own economic immigrants. Candidates apply to Québec first, then to IRCC for permanent residence.
- Immigration in Québec
The Québec government’s immigration home page.
- Skilled worker programs
Overview of Québec’s skilled worker programs.
- Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ)
Québec’s selection program for skilled workers.
- Québec Experience Program (PEQ) (in French)
Program for Québec graduates and workers.
- Arrima
Québec’s online immigration services.
- Family sponsorship in Québec
Québec’s steps for sponsoring a family member.
- Québec investors
Québec’s business immigration stream for investors.
- Québec entrepreneurs
Québec’s business immigration stream for entrepreneurs.
- Québec self-employed workers
Québec’s business immigration stream for self-employed workers.
- Temporary workers in Québec
Québec’s temporary worker programs.
- Authorizations to study in Québec
Authorizations needed to study in Québec.
- Staying in Québec after your studies
Options for international graduates.
- Refugees and humanitarian cases in Québec
Québec’s page on refugees, asylum seekers, and humanitarian considerations.
- French in Québec
The role of French in immigrating to Québec.
- Immigration consultants in Québec (in French)
Québec’s rules and information on consultants.
- Québec-selected skilled workers (IRCC)
The federal stage after Québec selects a skilled worker.
- Québec business immigrants (IRCC)
The federal stage for Québec-selected business immigrants.
Family sponsorship
Programs for sponsoring or bringing family members to Canada.
- Family sponsorship
IRCC’s overview of sponsoring family members.
- Spouse, partner, or child
Sponsoring a spouse, partner, or dependent child.
- Parents and grandparents
Sponsoring parents and grandparents.
- Super visa
Long-stay visitor visa for parents and grandparents.
Study, work, and visit
Temporary resident programs and permits.
- Study permit
Permit for international students.
- Post-graduation work permit
Work permit for eligible graduates of Canadian schools.
- Work in Canada
IRCC’s overview of working in Canada and work permits.
- International Experience Canada
Work and travel for young people from partner countries.
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
For employers hiring with a Labour Market Impact Assessment.
- Visit Canada
Visitor visas and entry requirements.
- Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Entry requirement for many visa-exempt travellers.
Protection, status, and citizenship
Pathways for protected people, existing permanent residents, and new citizens.
- Refugees and asylum
IRCC’s overview of refugee protection and asylum.
- Permanent residence for protected persons
Applying for permanent residence as a protected person.
- Permanent resident cards and status
PR cards and maintaining your status.
- Canadian citizenship
Applying for citizenship and related services.
Resources for practitioners
Official resources for immigration consultants and lawyers.
- IRCC forms and guides
Find current application forms and instructions.
- Using a representative
IRCC’s rules on immigration and citizenship representatives.
- College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
The regulator for RCICs.
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