Introduction

Quebec held a major selection round under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), issuing 2,549 invitations to apply for permanent selection. The draw, conducted in early June 2026, targeted candidates across all four PSTQ streams and prioritized a number of in-demand occupations.

Draw timing and selection pool

The selection round took place on June 4, 2026. Candidates were identified from the province’s centralized candidate pool during a selection exercise carried out on June 1 at 6:00 a.m.

Invitations by stream

Invitations were distributed among the PSTQ’s four streams, reflecting the province’s emphasis on a range of skill levels and specialties:

• Stream 1 — Highly qualified and specialized workers: 1,094 invitations (about 43% of the total).
• Stream 2 — Intermediate and manual skills: 756 invitations.
• Stream 3 — Regulated professions: 677 invitations.
• Stream 4 — Exceptional talent: 22 invitations.

Selection criteria and priority occupations

Successful candidates were chosen based on a combination of factors, including occupation, work experience, educational background, proficiency in French, current residence in Quebec and possession of a qualifying Quebec diploma. The province also placed emphasis on applicants in priority fields.

• Health care and early childhood services
• Education
• Engineering and construction
• Skilled trades

Context within 2026 selection activity

This was Quebec’s fifth PSTQ selection round of 2026 and ranks among the largest draws conducted under the program so far this year, reflecting continued demand for skilled newcomers across multiple sectors.

Conclusion

The June 2026 PSTQ draw invited 2,549 candidates across all streams, with the largest share going to highly qualified and specialized workers. By combining occupation-specific needs, language ability and education credentials, Quebec continues to target newcomers who meet provincial labour-market priorities.