A French citizen who travelled to Quebec to work has had his work permit cancelled after returning from his daughter’s funeral, according to Quebec immigration authorities. The revocation took effect on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, and removes his legal right to work in the province. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was abroad for the funeral when the province’s immigration rules triggered the cancellation.
Quebec’s immigration regulations allow officials to withdraw a temporary work permit if the holder is absent from the province for a period that exceeds a prescribed limit. The rule applies regardless of the reason for the absence, including family emergencies such as funerals. In this case, the authorities determined that the time spent outside Quebec breached the allowable threshold, prompting the automatic termination of the permit.
The affected individual sought advice from an immigration lawyer following the decision. The lawyer explained that the regulation is designed to ensure that temporary residents remain primarily in Quebec while they are employed, but it can also impact those facing personal crises. The incident underscores how the province’s strict interpretation of the rule can lead to sudden loss of status for temporary workers who must leave the province for unavoidable family matters.