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 – Lack of Employment Services Exacerbates Economic Disparities for English Speakers in Montréal

A new report by the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) reveals significant employment and income disparities for English...

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Press Release – PERT Urges the Minister of Employment to Restore Funding to Key Anglo Youth Employment Organization

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) is deeply concerned by the complete withdrawal of provincial funding for YES...

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Press Release – No Targeted Employment Measures For Quebec’s English Speakers in Provincial 2025-2026 Budget

The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) is concerned by the lack of targeted investments for the employment of the province's...

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The Power of Learning French: Your Key to Thriving in Québec

French is the official language of business, the courts and government. In some cities like Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, nearly...

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Overcoming Barriers to Employment for Black Workers in Québec

Racialized minorities and immigrants in Québec face significant hurdles when seeking employment, with barriers compounded...

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Impact Assessment Brief: Considerations for the Impact and Implementation of Bill 84 in regard to English-speaking Quebecers

This brief examines the impact of Bill 84 on English-speaking Quebecers, focusing on limited access to French language training...

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Employment Profile of English Speakers in Montréal

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

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Impact Assessment Brief: Anticipated Effects of American Tariffs on the Economic Vitality of English-speaking Quebecers

On February 1st, 2025, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on almost all Canadian imports to the United States. The move...

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Brief: Pre-Budget Consultation 2025-2026

This brief summarizes PERT’s research findings, particularly the employment challenges facing the English-speaking community...

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Employment Profile of English Speakers in Estrie

This report aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the employment situation of Estrie'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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Provincial Employment Roundtable | Table ronde provinciale sur l’emploi

PERT @pert_qc ·
6 Feb

Les Québécois d’expression anglaise des Cantons de l’Est connaissent des taux de chômage plus élevés et des revenus médians plus faibles que leurs homologues francophones.

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PERT @pert_qc ·
6 Feb

English speakers in the Eastern Townships experience higher unemployment rates and lower median incomes than their French-speaking counterparts.

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PERT @pert_qc ·
6 Feb

Our updated #EmploymentProfile of English Speakers in Estrie is now available!

Our comprehensive study covers demographics, labour market trends, and more!

Read it now 👇

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PERT @pert_qc ·
6 Feb

Notre #miseàjour du profil d'emploi des Québécois d'expression anglaise de l’Estrie, est maintenant disponible !

Notre étude complète couvre les données démographiques, les tendances du marché du travail et bien plus encore !

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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