The federal government entered into the Canada-Quebec accord in 1991 and has worked closely with the Province of Quebec to ensure the entrance of francophone newcomers to the province. Under the accord, the federal government provides an annual grant to the Province of Quebec to cover the cost of settlement services provided within the province.
We work with our colleagues in Quebec every year to do a comparative study looking at the services provided by the Province of Quebec in comparison to the services that the federal government provides to all newcomers outside of Quebec. It has been a very positive relationship over the years and continues to be.