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MIFI becomes the Ministère de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration (MII): what changes for you

Since October 22, 2026, Québec's MIFI is called the Ministère de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration (MII). What the new name changes, and what it does not.

Published on November 5, 2026 · 5 min read

If you are following an immigration file in Québec, you may have noticed a new acronym on Québec.ca: MII. The Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) is now called the Ministère de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration. Here is what the official announcement actually says, what it does not say, and how to find your way during the transition. The information comes from official pages checked on November 5, 2026.

What was announced

On October 22, 2026, the ministry published a short news item on Québec.ca (in French). It states that:

following the formation of the new Conseil des ministres (cabinet), Catherine Gentilcore was appointed Minister of Immigration and Integration;
the ministry is now called the Ministère de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration (MII);
Francisation Québec keeps rolling out its services, for individuals and for businesses;
the ministry maintains all of its activities and services to support immigrants, help employers and back its partners.

The ministry's page on Québec.ca, updated on November 4, 2026, lists Catherine Gentilcore as Minister of Immigration and Integration. She holds other government roles as well, listed on that same page.

Why this name, according to the ministry

The word Francisation is gone from the name, but the services are not. The ministry explains that the new name reflects "a broader vision of integration" (our translation) that includes its French-learning services. It describes French as the common language and the language of integration, which helps people take part in community life, access the job market, settle for the long term in the regions and feel part of Québec society.

The ministry's page sums up its mission in a few parts: selecting immigrants, supporting them as they learn French, offering integration services and raising public awareness of diversity.

What does not change for your procedures

The announcement does not ask candidates to do anything. It does not mention any change to programs, conditions, fees or files in progress. In practice, according to the pages we checked:

Arrima is still the platform. Expressions of interest, applications and messages still go through arrima.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca, an address that does not contain the ministry's acronym.
The phone numbers are the same. Pages that still carry the old name and pages that show the new one list the same Customer Contact Centre numbers: 514 864-9191 (Montréal area) and 1 877 864-9191 (elsewhere in Québec, toll-free).
The CSQ keeps its name. Updated pages still refer to the Québec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec).
French courses continue. Francisation Québec maintains its services, online from abroad as well as in Québec.

Nor does the announcement say that documents already issued under the old name need to be replaced.

Why you will still see the MIFI acronym

Pages are being updated gradually. As of November 5, 2026:

the skilled worker program pages updated in late October, such as the PSTQ and PEQ pages, use the new name, sometimes still alongside the old one in the text;
other, older pages, such as those on French courses or on immigration representation, still mention the MIFI, in French as well as in English;
IRCC's federal pages on Québec-selected skilled workers also use the old name.

Documents you received before October 22 carry the old name. When searching, try both acronyms: a page that says MIFI is not necessarily out of date, but always check when it was last updated.

Stay careful during the transition

A name change does not call for any payment or new step on your part. If a message uses this change as a reason to ask for money, your login details or your file number, apply the ministry's usual rules:

the address of an official site contains www.quebec.ca or .gouv.qc.ca;
the ministry only charges fees to process applications;
it will never ask you to enter your file number on its website, except on its secure platforms;
if in doubt, contact the Customer Contact Centre using the details published on Québec.ca.

What the announcement does not say

The October 22 news item only covers the minister, the ministry's name and the continuity of services. It says nothing about the PSTQ, the PEQ, invitations or immigration levels. We will not speculate about any future decisions: for each program, the up-to-date official page remains the reference. The PEQ's status, for instance, is described on its own page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to update my file or reapply?

No. The announcement asks nothing of the kind. Keep checking your Arrima inbox as usual.

Have the phone numbers changed?

No. Pages carrying the old name and pages showing the new one list the same Customer Contact Centre numbers.

Is Francisation Québec going away?

No. The announcement states that Francisation Québec keeps rolling out its services.

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Official sources

Information checked on November 5, 2026. Rules can change: always check Québec.ca before acting.

General information only, not legal advice. CSQ Tracker Pro is independent and is not affiliated with the Government of Québec, the ministère de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration or IRCC. Québec.ca remains the reference for every rule and form.