Reports

PERT is committed to conducting research that leads to a deeper understanding of the employment and employability challenges English speakers face in Québec’s labour market, in order to help develop comprehensive solutions & policy recommendations intended to address these challenges.

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...

Brief: Québec Pre-Budget Consultation 2026-2027

In this brief, the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) identifies strategic investments in the English-speaking workforce...

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...

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...

The French Factor: How language shapes employment in Québec

Recent research challenges the belief that English-speaking Quebecers hold an economic advantage in Québec. Yet the impact...

A study of community devitalization and revitalization among English speakers in Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Employment Profile of English Speakers in the Province of Québec

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

Building healthy systems: Mobilizing the potential of English speakers to enhance Québec’s healthcare sector

In this report, we present data to support this argument, drawing on statistics from the Census of Canada as well as the...

Employment Profile of English Speakers in Outaouais

This report aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the employment situation of Outaouais' English-speaking...

Employment Profile of English Speakers in Centre-du-Québec

This report aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the employment situation of Centre-du-Québec's English-speaking...