Quebec plans to reform immigration hits a speed bump

Quebec’s rookie premier, Francois Legault, promised some major immigration reforms as part of his election plan last fall.

But a judge this week struck down part of a bill that would have seen 18,000 applications to a skilled workers program shredded.

We look at why the judge ruled against the province, why the move was so contentious, and where Quebec is at with further reforms.

Dave is joined by Montreal Gazette political reporter Philip Authier.
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Quebec’s rookie premier, Francois Legault, promised some major immigration reforms as part of his election plan last fall.

But a judge this week struck down part of a bill that would have seen 18,000 applications to a skilled workers program shredded.

We look at why the judge ruled against the province, why the move was so contentious, and where Quebec is at with further reforms.

Dave is joined by Montreal Gazette political reporter Philip Authier.

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