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Working holiday and International Experience Canada in Quebec

IEC covers three permits — working holiday, young professional and international co-op — with quotas, country rules and a random selection. Choosing the wrong category can cost a year.

⚠ Immigration thresholds and programs change fast — check the date

This page describes the general structure of the system, which stays stable. But exact thresholds, fees, and specific program statuses can change within weeks. Before relying on a specific figure or date below, confirm the current status on Quebec.ca or Canada.ca.

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IEC covers three permits — working holiday, young professional and international co-op — with quotas, country rules and a random selection. Choosing the wrong category can cost a year.

Three permits under one name

Working holiday gives an open work permit with no employer needed; young professional requires a qualified job offer; co-op is tied to studies. The most flexible is also the most oversubscribed.

Official sources

Sources: IRCC — International Experience Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html); Quebec — immigration (https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration). Checked September 20, 2026 — amounts, deadlines and fees are not reproduced here: confirm with the official source.

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