Hassan Derkaoui and Maxime Gress immigrated to Quebec with their families via a popular program that gave work permit holders a path to permanent residency. They are now pondering their options after the Legault government scrapped the program without warning. (Photo by Ruby Pratka)

Suspension of popular work permit program leaves immigrants empty-handed

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Suspension of popular work permit program leaves immigrants empty-handed Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative Arwa Béji, Hassan Derkaoui and Maxime Gress didn’t come to Quebec City to stand…

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Suspension of popular work permit program leaves immigrants empty-handed was last modified: December 16th, 2025 by QCT Editor