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 (2016)

Unemployment rate French Speakers (2016)

Census 2016: 6.9%

Proportion of English speakers in Québec`s population

Census 2016: 13.8%

Proportion of English speakers in Québec`s Labour Market

Census 2016: 14.3%

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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Conference: Putting Language to Work

On November 16 & 17, the Provincial Employment Roundtable brought together leaders from various sectors of the labour market...

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Looking Back on 2022

With the New Year upon us, we’d like to take a moment to recap all of the milestones we achieved this year.

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Press Release: Vocational and technical training programs offer pathways to French-language acquisition for Québec’s English speakers

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) has released a report inventorying the vocational education programs available...

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Summer Update

Now that fall’s upon us, it’s a great time to recap our busy summer. From moving to a brand new office, travelling to...

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PERT Trip

With a population of 695 English-speakers going back to the 1700’s, English-speakers have a long-standing presence on the...

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Bill 96 & Employment of English Speakers in Québec

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

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PERT’s Analysis of Bill C-13

This brief outlines the context for the English-speaking communities in Québec, particularly with respect to the significant...

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2021 Employment Survey of English-Speaking Quebecers & Organizations.

This report offers some insights into how language and employment interact for English speakers in Québec.

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English-Language Vocational and Technical Training in Québec

This report contributes to the understanding of how English speakers access vocational and technical training (VTT). It will...

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Employment Profile of English Speakers in Nord-du-Québec

This profile contributes to the knowledge and understanding of the employment issues faced by Nord-du-Québec's English-speaking...

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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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Nicholas Salter @nsaltr·
24 Mar
Enjoying @EricGirardMFQ laying out his vision for Quebec's new budget at @chambremontreal's event.

Looking forward to learning about the investments being made in employability and to counter the labour market shortage and how those may impact Quebec's English-speakers.
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PERT @pert_qc·
21 Mar
Nous sommes heureux d'apprendre que le @GouvQc a l'intention d'augmenter ses investissements pour soutenir les communautés d’expression anglaise du Québec. #BudgetQc2023
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PERT @pert_qc·
21 Mar
We are happy to learn of @GouvQc's plan to increase its investment to support Quebec's English-speaking communities. We look forward to continuing working with the govt to ensure the ESC is able to meaningfully contribute to Quebec's economy. #BudgetQc2023
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PERT @pert_qc·
15 Mar
Let’s talk about the future of Québec’s workforce! 🤩

Join us on May 31st & June 1st for the 2023 Employability Conference hosted by PERT in collaboration with the @RegDevNet, & the Consortium of English-Language CEGEPs, Colleges and Universities.

👉https://mailchi.mp/pertquebec.ca/savethedate2023
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CONTACT INFORMATION

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

ADDRESS

1001 Rue Lenoir Suite B-338

Montréal, QC H4C 2Z6

HOURS OF OPERATION

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