The internships will last six to 12 weeks.

The provinces' labour and economic development ministers say in a letter to the federal government that the shutdown will harm Eastern Canada's economy.

The province still strongly recommends working from home when possible as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Negotiations for the renewal of collective agreements in the construction industry are decidedly off to a bad start.

The premier made the $45-million funding announcement on Friday, saying Quebec is working to become more autonomous in its food production and rely less on foreign imports.

Work necessary to complete the delivery of residential units scheduled for July 31 at the latest, will be allowed to go ahead as of next Monday.

Cases climbed to 1,629 as of Thursday afternoon — up 290 from the previous day. 

Labour Minister Jean Boulet says he has an action plan, which includes attracting more anglophones into the workforce in order to ease Quebec's labour shortage.

A $0.60 increase is bringing Quebec's general minimum wage to $13.10 per hour, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity Jean Boulet announced on Wednesday. 

Health-care unions say workplace injuries have increased dramatically.