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.

Learn more

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.

READ THE LATEST NEWS

Press Release – Urgent Need To Improve French Language Training for English Speakers

Anxiety about mastering French, insecurity about the job market and inadequate French language education are undermining...

Read More

The Year in Review: PERT becomes an influencer on both the provincial and national stage

PERT in 2023-2024 cemented its position as a key policy player in the province and the country.

Read More

On The Road With PERT

PERT travelled across Québec to explore the employment conditions of the province’s English speakers.

Read More

Press Release: Innovative Mentorship Program Equips English-Speaking Quebecers With Workplace French Skills

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) is announcing the launch of its Circonflexe mentorship program, designed to help...

Read More

PERT’s Recommendations Included in New Report on the Economic Development of Official Language Minority Communities

Read More

User journeys of language learners navigating Québec’s French language training ecosystem

The study explores the experiences, motivations, and barriers English-speaking individuals face in French language training...

Read More

Understanding Learning Timelines for Adults in Second Language Training

This report explores the time required for adult learners to achieve functional proficiency in a new language and the factors...

Read More

Employment Profile of English Speakers in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

This report aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the employment situation of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean’s...

Read More

Employment Profile of English Speakers in Capitale-Nationale

This report aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the employment situation of Capitale-Nationale’s English-speaking...

Read More

Employment Profile of English Speakers in Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine

This report aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the employment situation of Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine’s...

Read More

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.

View All Reports

Follow us on X

@PERT

PERT Follow

Provincial Employment Roundtable | Table ronde provinciale sur l’emploi

PERT @pert_qc ·
9 Dec

Selon un nouveau rapport de @pert_qc, l’anxiété liée à la maîtrise du français, l’insécurité sur le marché du travail et l’insuffisance de l’enseignement du français nuisent à la capacité des Québécois d’expression anglaise de s’épanouir au travail.

Reply on Twitter 1866131377160159515 Retweet on Twitter 1866131377160159515 Like on Twitter 1866131377160159515 Twitter 1866131377160159515

PERT @pert_qc ·
9 Dec

Anxiety about mastering French, insecurity about the job market and inadequate French language education are undermining the ability of Québec’s English speakers to thrive at work in the province.

Reply on Twitter 1866129997825531986 Retweet on Twitter 1866129997825531986 Like on Twitter 1866129997825531986 Twitter 1866129997825531986

PERT @pert_qc ·
22 Nov

Notre #miseàjour du profil d'emploi des Québécois d'expression anglaise du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, est maintenant disponible !

Découvrez les dernières analyses sur le paysage de l’emploi des communautés d'expression anglaise de la région.

👉 https://pertquebec.ca/fr/reports/profil-demploi-des-quebecois-dexpression-anglaise-du-saguenay-lac-saint-jean-2

Reply on Twitter 1859949351235453190 Retweet on Twitter 1859949351235453190 Like on Twitter 1859949351235453190 Twitter 1859949351235453190

PERT @pert_qc ·
22 Nov

🌟 Our updated #EmploymentProfile of English Speakers in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean is now available!

Dive into the latest insights on the employment landscape for English-speaking communities in #Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

Read it now 👉 https://pertquebec.ca/reports/employment-profile-of-english-speakers-in-saguenay-lac-saint-jean-2/

Reply on Twitter 1859948527344029968 Retweet on Twitter 1859948527344029968 Like on Twitter 1859948527344029968 2 Twitter 1859948527344029968

Load More

Contact us today!

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