The Gouvernement du Québec and the Government of Canada collaborate in providing refugee assistance. This includes information on permanent selection and residence applications for recognized refugees, sponsorship programs for refugees abroad, services for asylum seekers during application reviews, and a humanitarian program for distressed residents not recognized as refugees.

• Québec and Canada have complementary roles in refugee assistance.
• Recognized refugees in Canada can submit permanent selection or residence applications and access integration support.
• Refugees abroad may be sponsored by groups, organizations, or supported by Québec government.
• Asylum seekers can access services during application review, including information sessions and housing assistance.
• The Program for Refugees Abroad allows sponsorship of refugees outside Canada and their family members.
• A humanitarian program exists for Québec residents in distress not recognized as refugees or protected persons.

• No specific policy changes detailed; information updated as of July 24, 2025.

• Refugees recognized in Canada
• Refugees abroad
• Asylum seekers in Québec
• Persons residing in Québec under distress not recognized as refugees

• Submit permanent selection or permanent residence applications for recognized refugees.
• Groups or organizations can sponsor refugees abroad through the Program for Refugees Abroad.
• Asylum seekers can access services during application review.
• Persons selected on humanitarian grounds can apply under the humanitarian program for distressed Québec residents.

• Last update: July 24, 2025

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/refugees-asylum-seekers