Since August 2, 2018, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) has no longer been renewing CSQs. CSQs are now issued for 24 months and remain valid for the duration of the permanent residence application, even if the 24 months have passed. In addition, CSQs issued before August 2, 2018, that are valid for 36 months remain valid for the duration of the permanent residence application, even if the 36 months have passed.