Thank you for the question, Ms. Normandin.
As you know, I share your concern. Programs must be created to support all workers who want to come to Canada and contribute to our economy and to our social fabric, not only in Quebec, but across Canada.
That is why our government has invested a great deal in our department to increase resources and enhance program flexibility. The objective is to prioritize the processing of the files of workers we need. We are trying to find ways to address the labour shortage and to sustain our economy.
It is true that, in this complex situation caused by the global pandemic, we have to seize the opportunity to tap into the talent and experience of temporary workers already in the country. We can explore possibilities of facilitating their access to permanent residence.
We are doing this work with the Government of Quebec. As I said, this is good not only for Quebec, but also for Canada.