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 – French Training Falls Short for English Speakers in Québec’s Regions

A new analysis by the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) finds that while motivation is high, resources are poorly adapted...

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Press Release: Another budget, another missed opportunity to close Quebec’s 1.5 billion dollar employment gap

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) is disappointed following the announcement of the Government of Québec’s 2026–2027...

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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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Need to Know, Want to Know: English Speakers and the Struggle to Learn French in Québec’s Regions

In this report, PERT examines how English-speaking Quebecers in the regions learn and use French, and what’s needed to...

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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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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 ·
1 Apr

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1 Apr

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PERT @pert_qc ·
31 Mar

As an agile, data-driven organization, finding smarter ways to work means more time for what truly matters — advancing research, deepening engagement, and ensuring English-speaking Quebecers have the support they need to fully participate in the economy.

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PERT @pert_qc ·
26 Mar

Ready and Motivated to Build French Skills!

Explore key findings, opportunities, and recommendations for policymakers, employers, and community organizations on our latest report.

👉 Read the full report: https://pertquebec.ca/reports/need-to-know-want-to-know-regional-quebec-english-speakers-french-language-learning-experiences/

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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