Introduction
On June 4, 2026, Quebec held a substantial selection round under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), issuing invitations to apply for permanent selection to a large group of candidates. The province drew from its candidate pool earlier in the week and targeted skilled workers across multiple streams.
Overview of the June 4, 2026 draw
The provincial draw issued a total of 2,549 invitations to apply for permanent selection. Selections were made from the province’s candidate pool on June 1 at 6:00 a.m., and the formal invitations were issued on June 4, 2026.
- Total invitations: 2,549
- Draw date: June 4, 2026
- Pool selection time: June 1 at 6:00 a.m.
Distribution by PSTQ stream
- 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
How candidates were selected
Candidates were chosen based on a range of established selection factors designed to match provincial labour needs and candidate qualifications.
- Occupation and area of training
- Work experience
- Level of education
- French language ability
- Residency in Quebec
- Possession of a qualifying Quebec diploma
Priority occupations and sectors
Several selection exercises concentrated on occupations and sectors identified as priorities for the province. These included:
- Health care
- Education
- Early childhood services
- Engineering
- Construction
- Skilled trades
Context and significance
This was Quebec’s fifth PSTQ draw of 2026 and ranks among the larger selection rounds conducted under the program so far this year. The allocation of invitations across streams shows a strong emphasis on highly qualified workers while maintaining substantial intake for intermediate skills and regulated professions.
Conclusion
The June 4, 2026 PSTQ draw invited 2,549 candidates across four streams, reflecting the province’s ongoing efforts to address labour shortages in targeted sectors and to select candidates with the skills and qualifications aligned to Quebec’s economic and social needs.
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