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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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 ·
19 May

Last week, PERT took part in the QACVE conference, “Teaching Today for a Career Tomorrow”, in L’Estérel, Québec. Representing our team, Nicholas Salter, Sta Kuzviwanza, were joined by Abbey McGugan from @ccqea_qc

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PERT @pert_qc ·
14 May

🎯Les travailleurs et travailleuses d’expression anglaise en région ont besoin d’un meilleur accès à des formations en français afin de soutenir leur maintien durable en emploi.

👉 Lire le rapport : https://pertquebec.ca/fr/reports/ce-quil-faut-savoir-ce-quil-faut-connaitre-les-quebecois-dexpression-anglaise-et-la-difficulte-dapprendre-le-francais-dans-les-regions-du-quebec/
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PERT @pert_qc ·
14 May

English-speaking workers in Québec’s regions are in need of more accessible French language training to support long-term job retention. 🎯

👉 Read the report: https://pertquebec.ca/reports/need-to-know-want-to-know-regional-quebec-english-speakers-french-language-learning-experiences/
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PERT @pert_qc ·
13 May

📊 Le saviez-vous? Les communautés d’expression anglaise du Québec peuvent contribuer au développement économique régional.

👉 Consultez notre rapport:
https://pertquebec.ca/fr/reports/ce-quil-faut-savoir-ce-quil-faut-connaitre-les-quebecois-dexpression-anglaise-et-la-difficulte-dapprendre-le-francais-dans-les-regions-du-quebec/

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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