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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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%

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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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PERT Looks to Work with New Québec Government to Strengthen Labour Market Participation

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New report highlights barriers limiting English-speaking women’s participation in Montréal’s labour market

English-speaking women in Montréal face compounding gender and language barriers to employment. A new report from PERT and...

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English-Speaking Youth Earn as Little as 81 Cents for Every Dollar Earned by Their French-Speaking Peers, Report Identifies Barriers and Solutions

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James Hughes Stepping Down as President of the Provincial Employment Roundtable

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Leadership Announcement: Executive Director Transition and Renewal at PERT

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Towards a More Inclusive Future: Understanding the Challenges and Needs of Unemployed and Labour-Market-Distant English-Speaking Women in Montréal

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Labour Market Experiences of Québec’s English-speaking Youth: Insights from data and youth voices

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Response to the renewal of the Government Policy on Adult Education and Continuing Education and Training

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Brief: Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages

The Provincial Employment Roundtable is pleased to submit this brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official...

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Federal Pre-budget Submission 2026

PERT’s 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission presents five recommendations to strengthen workforce integration, skills development,...

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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

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@pert_qc ·
12 Nov

Level Up has wrapped up! Keynotes from Dr. Norm Amundson, Andrea Fruhling, and remarks by AnnaGainey emphasized our dedication to supporting English-speaking Quebecers in the job market. Huge thanks to YES Employment + Entrepreneurship and everyone involved!

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@pert_qc ·
12 Nov

What an inspiring evening at the Circonflexe Mentorship Networking Event and Awards Ceremony!

It was wonderful to bring together over 100 program participants and community partners to connect, share experiences, and build new relationships!

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@pert_qc ·
11 Nov

The Level Up Employment Symposium got off to a strong start!

Last night, we kicked off the conference with remarks from Sta Kuzviwanza and Amanda Moniz, followed by a keynote from Valérie Roy.

If you’re attending, come and join us!

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@pert_qc ·
10 Nov

Level Up commence aujourd’hui!

Des professionnels de l’emploi venus de tout le Québec se réunissent à Montréal à l’occasion du Level Up, symposium sur l’emploi.

Consultez le program: https://opportunities.yesmontreal.ca/level-up-employment-symposium/program-schedule/

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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