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Refugees, asylum seekers, and humanitarian considerations

Refugees, asylum seekers, and humanitarian considerations

Information on procedures for refugees, asylum seekers and persons selected on humanitarian grounds.

The roles of Québec and Canada in humanitarian immigration

The Gouvernement du Québec and the Government of Canada play complementary roles in refugee assistance.

Persons recognized as refugees or in need of protection in Canada

Information on submitting a permanent selection application or a permanent residence application and on integration steps.

Refugees abroad

People recognized as refugees abroad can be sponsored by groups of people or organizations, or be supported by the gouvernement du Québec.

Asylum seekers

Obtain information on the services available during the review of your application, on information sessions and on housing assistance.

Collective sponsorship of a refugee who is abroad

The Program for Refugees Abroad allows you to sponsor a refugee who is in a country other than Canada, as well as accompanying family members.

Persons selected on the basis of humanitarian considerations

This program is for people residing in Québec who are experiencing a particularly distressful situation and who have not been recognized as refugees or humanitarian-protected persons.

Last update: July 24, 2025