📑 Québec Réunifié to be heard at the National Assembly: finally defending the right to family reunification
On 23 October, we will defend the right to family reunification in the 2026-2029 consultation.
Official Hearing
On 23 October 2025, Québec Réunifié will be heard by the Commission des relations avec les citoyens (Citizen Relations Commission) as part of the consultation on immigration planning for 2026–2029.
This official 45-minute hearing is a unique opportunity to advocate for the rights of Québec families separated by unacceptable delays.
Our Brief: A Clear Diagnosis
Title: For a fair, predictable family reunification policy that complies with international standards
The brief demonstrates that:
Processing times exceed 41 months for spouses in Quebec — more than triple the Canadian standard.
In 2025, the government suspended the issuance of new family CSQs until June 2026, exacerbating the distress of thousands of households.
The consequences are severe:
Economic: an average of $55,000 spent per family.
Human: 97% of sponsors show signs of depression related to the wait.
Socio-demographic: one in five families gives up on having a child or undergoes a medical termination of pregnancy.
👉 Quebec finds itself isolated: its practices contradict international standards (France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands).
Our Key Recommendations
Set a maximum legal processing time of 12 months.
Immediately resume issuing family CSQs.
Exclude family reunification from immigration quotas.
Explicitly recognize the right to family life in the Quebec Immigration Act.
Citizen Mobilisation Underway
To support these recommendations, four major actions are underway:
1. The Official Petition to the National Assembly
📅 Deadline to sign: 1 October 2025
✍️ Current signatories: 4,792
🎯 Goal: 10,000 signatures to carry the necessary political weight
2. Public Consultation Questionnaire
In addition to the petition, citizens can also submit their views directly to the government through the official consultation questionnaire.
👉 Submit your comments here (en français)
Every comment of support adds weight to the demand for fair treatment of Québec families.
3. The Fundraising Campaign
Thanks to your support, we have already exceeded our initial goal of $2,000, raising more than $2,700.
These funds are being used to:
📣 Spread our message in the French-language press.
📰 Bring the voices of families to the English-language press.
💻 Amplify the petition through targeted social media campaigns.
The campaign remains open: the more resources we have, the more we can turn signatures into real political leverage.
Important Note
Québec Réunifié is a non-profit organisation (NPO).
We are not registered as a charity, so unfortunately, we cannot issue tax receipts for your donations.
🙏 Every contribution is essential, as it directly translates into increased media visibility and public pressure to uphold the fundamental right to live with one’s family.
Conclusion
Together, we can turn the 23 October hearing into a turning point: finally recognising family reunification as an essential pillar of Quebec’s immigration policy, and guaranteeing the fundamental right to live with one’s loved ones in dignity and within reasonable timeframes.
