Quebec Businesses

• Tech companies ask Quebec premier to pause French requirement for immigrants

  They fear the language requirement for immigrants could impede the province's ability to compete for tech talent and worsen existing developer and engineer shortages.

  Canada

  Jun 14
  
• ‘It’s just so frustrating’: Quebec gym and spa owners seek timeline for reopening

  Gym and spa owners are wondering when their turn will come for reopening as other businesses are beginning to reopen across Quebec.

  Health

  Jan 31
  
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• COVID-19: Quebec businesses want vaccine passport system to be simple, not a burden

  The province has taken the lead in Canada on this issue, stating that in September, it will require people to prove they are vaccinated to access non-essential services.

  Economy

  Jul 9, 2021
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• Business community concerned about Quebec’s language reform bill

  Small business owners and associations representing Quebec's largest employers all have concerns about the government's newly proposed language law.

  Canada

  May 14, 2021
• Pierre Karl Péladeau no longer interested in buying Transat AT

  Talks between the two sides followed an aborted transaction with Air Canada.

  Canada

  May 14, 2021
• Job losses in Quebec during pandemic affected women more than men: report

  Nearly 300,000 lower-paying jobs were lost in Quebec in 2020 when the economy was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those job losses affected women more than men.

  Economy

  May 3, 2021
• ‘There has to be more help’: study shows 11% of Quebec businesses at risk of shutting down

  Quebec businesses say more help is needed after Premier François Legault touted a study that shows that 11 per cent of businesses are at risk of closing.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2021
• Quebec Premier Legault says province giving more financial help to municipalities, businesses

  Speaking in Saint-Hyacinthe, Qc. on Tuesday, Legault said that he is going to be very aggressive in relaunching the economy as soon as possible.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2020
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• Quebec plans to expand French language law to federally regulated businesses

  Simon Jolin-Barrette has an 'action plan' to promote the French language.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2020
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• Quebec green lights reopening office buildings at limited capacity amid COVID-19 pandemic

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

  Economy

  Jul 15, 2020