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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Building Professional Connections Through Circonflexe Mentorship Networking Events

Across 10 regions, the Circonflexe Networking Events series engaged over 900 participants through the collaboration of 12...

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CELI Forum: Linking Literacy and Employability

Back in March, our team participated in the CELI 2026 Forum, Community Vitality in Action, hosted by Literacy Québec and TALQ.

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Press Release: PERT Congratulates Premier Christine Fréchette on Leadership Victory

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) extends its congratulations to Christine Fréchette on her election as the leader...

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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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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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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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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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PERT @pert_qc ·
11 Jun

Last week, PERT met with @MarcMillerVM, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, to discuss how the federal government can better leverage the talent and potential of Québec's English-speaking communities.

🙌🏽 We look forward to collaborating on solutions for QESC.

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PERT @pert_qc ·
10 Jun

🚨 Québec can unlock 28,000 additional English-speaking skilled workers to support high-demand sectors such as housing, infrastructure, and healthcare.

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#EconomicGrowth #RegionalDevelopment #CanadaEconomy #OLMC #PERT

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PERT @pert_qc ·
9 Jun

📢 Register now for our upcoming webinar with Y4Y Québec and get an exclusive first look at new research on the labour market experiences of Québec’s English-speaking youth.

🗓️ June 17, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM (EST)

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PERT @pert_qc ·
4 Jun

🎙️ How does literacy influence employment, economic development, and stronger communities?

Our Executive Director, Nicholas Salter, joined Literacy Quebec in the latest episode of the #podcast Opening Doors: Employment and Literacy.

🎧 Check it out here:

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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