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Quebec’s immigration ministry is now the MII (formerly MIFI): what the new name means for applicants

Quebec’s immigration ministry now carries a new name on quebec.ca: the ministère de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (MII). Before this, it was called the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI). If you are an applicant, this is a naming change. MIFI and MII are the same ministry, so you may see either acronym in your file, on older letters and on older web pages. The brief for this post found no primary source that says Arrima, PSTQ, CSQ, PEQ or any fee has changed.

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Key takeaways

  • Quebec’s official ministry page is now titled “Ministère de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration” (MII)
  • MII is the ministry that was called MIFI. Older letters, forms and web pages may still say MIFI
  • The ministry page says it selects immigrants, supports their francisation steps and offers integration services
  • Quebec’s ministers list and the ministry organigramme (in effect October 21, 2026) use the new name
  • No primary source says Arrima, PSTQ, CSQ, PEQ or fees have changed

What changed

The official Quebec government ministry page is now titled “Ministère de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration.” It says the ministry “sélectionne les personnes immigrantes, les soutient dans leurs démarches de francisation et leur offre les services nécessaires pour faciliter leur intégration au Québec.” In English: it selects immigrants, supports them in their francisation (French-language) steps and offers the services they need to integrate in Quebec.

Under its previous name, MIFI, this is the ministry that handled Quebec selection, including Arrima invitations, the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ, Certificat de sélection du Québec) and the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ).

Where the new name appears

  • The Quebec Conseil des ministres list, dated October 21, 2026, names Catherine Gentilcore as “Ministre de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration.” The ministry page lists the same minister.
  • The ministry’s organigramme page uses the new name and shows “Dernière mise à jour : 23 octobre 2026.” The organigramme PDF is marked “En vigueur le 21 octobre 2026.”

What this means for you

  • You see MIFI on a letter, form or web page: it is the same ministry. You do not need a new file or a new account because of the name.
  • You see MII: this is the current name on quebec.ca.
  • You have a PEQ, Arrima or CSQ file open: keep following the instructions in your own file. No primary source in this post says those programs or fees changed.
  • You are not sure a website is official: check the ministry page on quebec.ca.

Frequently asked questions

What does MII stand for?

Ministère de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration, Quebec’s immigration ministry.

Is MII the same as MIFI?

Yes. MIFI was the previous name of the same ministry.

Did the CSQ, Arrima or PEQ rules change?

No primary source says so. This is a naming change.

Where can I check the official name?

On the ministry page on quebec.ca, linked in the sources below.

Sources

Facts as provided in our research brief dated October 26, 2026.

This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. For your situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer.

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