Quebec Arrima Draw December 4, 2025: 1,870 Invited Across Four Streams

The Quebec Arrima draw on December 4, 2025, was the largest Arrima exercise of the year: MIFI issued 605 invitations under Stream 1, 604 under Stream 2, 649 under Stream 3 and 12 under Stream 4, a total of 1,870 invitations. The round reflects Quebec’s broad selection strategy, drawing candidates from highly qualified occupations, intermediate and manual skills, regulated professions, and exceptional talent categories.

What Happened in This Draw

This 79th Arrima round targeted multiple FEER categories and priorities. Stream 1 invitations focused on TEER 0-2 occupations and candidates with strong French skills and local diplomas, while Stream 2 concentrated on intermediate and manual skills, often prioritizing candidates with Quebec work experience outside Montreal and manufacturing sector ties. Stream 3 targeted regulated professions, including medical specialists, engineers, teachers and allied health professions. Stream 4 selected a small set of individuals meeting exceptional achievements or targeted partner recommendations.

Why the Scale Matters

Issuing 1,870 invitations in a single multi-stream round signals Quebec’s flexible selection approach: it both addresses immediate labour needs (construction, manufacturing, health care) and invests in long-term human capital (highly qualified researchers and regulated professionals). For applicants, the draw highlights the importance of meeting language, work-experience, and credential requirements specific to each stream.

Key Selection Criteria to Note

• French proficiency levels (higher thresholds in Streams 1 and 3).
• Presence in Quebec or specific regions (Stream 2 prioritized outside Montreal for some invitations).
• Occupation-specific licensing or evaluations for regulated professions.
• Minimum experience and diploma requirements tied to each FEER category.

Impact on Candidates and Employers

Employers in priority sectors can expect a flow of candidates with diverse profiles from skilled trades and manufacturing operators to health professionals and engineers. For candidates, securing an invitation advances them to the next stage: submitting a full application for permanent selection under the PSTQ.

Practical Tips for Arrima Profiles

• Ensure accurate French test results and upload valid diplomas.
• If claiming a Quebec credential or experience, prepare licensing documentation early.
• Keep your Arrima profile current; small changes can affect ranking and eligibility.

Multi-Stream Invitations Respond to Quebec’s Regional and Sector Needs

The Quebec Arrima draw on December 4, 2025, demonstrates MIFI’s capacity to run multi-stream selection rounds that address both short-term labour shortages and longer-term skills needs, a signal to candidates and employers to prepare for targeted provincial selection.

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