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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Leadership Announcement: Executive Director Transition and Renewal at PERT

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Honouring Our Inaugural Executive Director

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Building A More Inclusive Workforce

Over the past few months, we've worked with community organizations, researchers, policymakers and national partners while...

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Webinar Recap: Understanding Youth Employment in Québec

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Research in Motion: PERT Updates

Spring was an exceptionally productive season for PERT. From mobilizing research at the QUESCREN symposium and QACVE conference...

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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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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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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 ·
4 Aug

Proud to see Circonflexe Mentorship featured as a success story! 🎉

By building French confidence and expanding networks, the program helps English speakers thrive in Québec’s labour market.

Thanks to @Mentorlydotcom for highlighting our impact.

Mentorly @Mentorlydotcom
How did @pert_qc build a mentorship program that's making a real impact on language learning?

We break it down in our latest case study ⤇
https://mentorly.com/en/blog/pert-case-study

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Mentorly @mentorlydotcom ·
3 Aug

How did @pert_qc build a mentorship program that's making a real impact on language learning?

We break it down in our latest case study ⤇

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PERT @pert_qc ·
30 Jul

Les Québécois d’expression anglaise sont motivés à travailler en français, et avec le bon accompagnement, ils peuvent développer la confiance nécessaire pour s’épanouir dans leur carrière et au sein de leurs communautés.

Consultez notre dernier 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 ·
30 Jul

English-speaking Quebecers are eager to work in French, and with the right support they will build the confidence needed to thrive in their careers and the community.

Read our recent 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