The effects of a change in the point system on immigration: evidence from the 2001 Quebec reform
In 2001, Quebec changed its point system, a system that selects immigrants based on specific observable characteristics. The explicit objective was to increase the number of French-speaking immigrants, with no deterioration in overall labor market performance. To achieve this, points for French and...
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| description | In 2001, Quebec changed its point system, a system that selects immigrants based on specific observable characteristics. The explicit objective was to increase the number of French-speaking immigrants, with no deterioration in overall labor market performance. To achieve this, points for French and education (specifically bachelor's degrees) were increased. In parallel, points for a subjective assessment of "adaptability" were decreased. In line with the initial objective, we find more French-speaking immigrants with bachelor's degrees, and no worsening in labor market outcomes after the reform. These results hold in a difference-indifferences and triple differences analysis. This paper shows how point systems can be used to shape the immigrant workforce according to policy goals. |
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