Importance of temporary workers

Temporary foreign workers are extremely important to Québec. For Québec employers, these workers represent an added value since, more often than not, their skills are acknowledged to be in short supply.

They can be strategic workers, such as executives, researchers, specialists in the high-tech, health, culture and education sectors. Their presence is crucial because they contribute to creating and maintaining jobs, among other things. Given the needs of employers, strategic jobs receive special attention.