PERT

Provincial Employment Roundtable

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) is a non-profit multi-stakeholder initiative focused on addressing the employment and employability challenges facing Québec’s English-speaking community.

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A Word from our President

“The creation of the Provincial Employment Roundtable is a milestone in the life of the English Speaking community of Quebec. Through PERT, we now have the capacity to interact effectively and tenaciously with all levels of government in an effort to increase the employment opportunities of English speakers and improve the Quebec economy.”

James Hughes, President of the Provincial Employment Roundtable

An Overview of Employment in Quebec

Unemployment for Québec`s English speakers (2021)

Unemployment rate French Speakers (2021)

Census 2021: 6.9%

Proportion of English speakers in Québec`s population

Census 2021: 14.9%

Proportion of English speakers in Québec`s Labour Market

Census 2021: 15.8%

Latest News

Read recent news from the Provincial Employment Roundtable and its partners about the labour market, skills training and employment challenges impacting Québec’s English-speakers.

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Press Release: Brief 2026-27 Provincial Pre-Budgetary submission

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) has submitted a brief to Québec’s 2026–27 pre-budget consultations, calling...

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2025 Year in Review

2025 marked our 5-year anniversary, and it was the busiest yet. Read about the highlights.

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Celebrating the Success of Circonflexe Cohort 1

Cohort 1 of the Circonflexe Mentorship Program wrapped up with a celebratory evening highlighting a year of connection, growth,...

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Unlocking Potential 2025 Recap

UP 25: Unlocking Potential & Driving Economic Growth brought together more than 140 leaders from across Québec to move beyond...

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Press Release: English-Speaking Workers Could Boost Québec Economy by $1.5 Billion

A new report shows that closing the income and unemployment gap between Québec’s English and French communities would...

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Brief: Response to Bill 1 from PERT

PERT’s brief on Bill 1 raises concerns about consultation, labour market impacts, and the economic vitality of Québec’s...

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Brief: Québec Pre-Budget Consultation 2026-2027

In this brief, the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) identifies strategic investments in the English-speaking workforce...

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Response to the Building Canada Strong: Youth in the Labour Market National Engagement

This brief outlines key changes in Bill 96 that stand to impact employment and labour in Québec, particularly with regard...

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The State of Employment among English-speaking Quebecers

This report shows that English speakers in Québec face persistent employment and income disparities, even after accounting...

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The French Factor: How language shapes employment in Québec

Recent research challenges the belief that English-speaking Quebecers hold an economic advantage in Québec. Yet the impact...

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Reports

Through our research, PERT is committed to providing a deeper understanding of the employment and employability challenges English speakers face in order to help develop comprehensive solutions & policy recommendations intended to address those challenges.

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Provincial Employment Roundtable | Table ronde provinciale sur l’emploi

PERT @pert_qc ·
5 Mar

📢Les Québécois d’expression anglaise représentent 15,8 % du marché du travail, mais 23 % de la population au chômage. Combler cet écart pourrait ajouter 28 000 travailleuses et travailleurs et libérer 1,5 G $ par an pour l’économie du Québec.

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PERT @pert_qc ·
5 Mar

📢Investing in Québec’s English-speaking workforce.
English speakers represent 15.8% of the labour market but 23% of the unemployed. Closing this gap could add 28,000 workers and unlock $1.5 billion annually for Québec’s economy.

Read our press release 👉🏽

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PERT @pert_qc ·
4 Mar

Vous souhaitez renforcer les compétences en français de votre équipe? Des ressources gratuites pour sont disponibles via Francisation Québec.

👉 En savoir plus: https://www.quebec.ca/entreprises-et-travailleurs-autonomes/francisation/formations-qualifiantes-milieu-travail

Besoin d’accompagnement ? Communiquez avec nous : https://fr-ca.circonflexeautravail.ca/

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PERT @pert_qc ·
4 Mar

Want to boost your team’s French skills?

Free French language skills training resources are available through Francisation Québec.

👉 Learn more:
https://www.quebec.ca/entreprises-et-travailleurs-autonomes/francisation/formations-qualifiantes-milieu-travail

Need help? We’re here to support you.
👉 Contact us: http://circonflexeautravail.ca

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Telephone (toll-free): 1-855-773-7885
Email: info@pertquebec.ca

ADDRESS

393 Rue Saint-Jacques Montréal, QC H2Y 1N9

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm