Region
Gatineau
Gatineau is outside the Montréal metropolitan area for PSTQ scoring. Qualifies for the residence, work-experience and study-duration bonus points scored outside the Montréal metropolitan area (up to 40 + 60 + 20 = 120 points combined, at the maximum month bands).
Across the river from Ottawa, with a large federal public-sector employment base.
Worked example for Gatineau: take the facts on this page, then enter your French level, work experience, and diploma in the PSTQ calculator. The result is a score out of 1,400 points that ranks you in the Arrima pool. It does not guarantee an invitation, because each draw sets its own cut-off and that cut-off is not published in advance.
- Montréal metro status
- Outside the Montréal metropolitan area
Questions
What should I know about Gatineau?
Gatineau is outside the Montréal metropolitan area for PSTQ scoring. Qualifies for the residence, work-experience and study-duration bonus points scored outside the Montréal metropolitan area (up to 40 + 60 + 20 = 120 points combined, at the maximum month bands).
What is the Montréal metro status for Gatineau?
Outside the Montréal metropolitan area. Confirm this against the current Québec designation before you rely on it.
Does this replace an official Québec result?
No. This page is an estimate from published PSTQ rules. Confirm your NOC, stream, and French level with MIFI before you rely on it. Only Québec issues a selection decision.