Regionalization involves encouraging newcomers who have been in Quebec for 0 to 5 years to choose a destination other than the greater metropolitan area, that is Montreal, Longueuil and Laval, the former two areas being just outside Montreal. Montreal's diversity makes it one of the 10 most interesting cities in the world.
There is a political will to spread this immigrant wealth throughout the province. There is a program that involves accompanying these individuals into 17 different administrative regions in Quebec and working with other organizations involved in employability, hosting and settlement. There is a lot of talk about employment, which is key, but which is not the only important factor. There are also all the social and integration factors. In order to be able to receive these people successfully, there has to be awareness-raising in their environments.