Quebec’s government announced on June 19, 2026 that it has lifted the year‑long suspension of family reunification immigration requests and is now processing new applications through a freshly introduced system.
The province had frozen the family reunification category for twelve months, halting all new filings and delaying the processing of pending cases. With the suspension now ended, the government said the restart will be accompanied by an updated application platform designed to handle submissions more efficiently.
Officials highlighted that the reopening restores a pathway for individuals seeking to bring close relatives to Quebec, a category that had been unavailable throughout the previous year. The new system, introduced alongside the policy shift, replaces the older procedure that had been in place before the freeze.
The decision follows a period during which families across the province were unable to initiate or continue reunification applications. By resuming processing, the government aims to address the backlog created by the suspension and to provide clarity for those awaiting approval.
While the announcement did not include specific timelines for individual cases, it underscored the importance of family reunification as a component of Quebec’s broader immigration framework. The revival of the category marks the end of a significant pause in the province’s immigration operations.
The government’s move signals a return to normalcy for the family reunification stream, aligning Quebec’s immigration processes with its ongoing commitment to family‑based migration. The new application system is expected to be the primary channel for future submissions, replacing the previous method that was in use before the year‑long halt.
The reopening is effective immediately, and prospective applicants are encouraged to use the new platform to begin or continue their family reunification requests.
The shift represents a notable policy adjustment after twelve months of inactivity, restoring a critical avenue for families seeking to join loved ones in Quebec.