Do Canadian immigrants have to pass IELTS English?

Not necessarily. Generally speaking, immigrants to Canada must pass IELTS, but some special immigration programs do not require IELTS scores. For example, PEQ, an experienced immigrant from Quebec, Canada.

PEQ Quebec experienced immigrants apply for the following conditions:

1. High school education or above;

2. Age 18-30 years old;

3. Basic English listening and speaking level (IELTS or TOEFL scores are not required for admission and visa application).