Quebec Labour Shortage
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Quebec to fast-track training for some in-demand construction jobs amid labour shortageLegault says the programs, which will cost $300 million, are necessary for the province to complete major projects, such as new schools, roads and hydroelectric facilities.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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Fleet of robots assisting workers at Montreal medical supply plantCardinal Health's facility in Dorval, Que., has become the first of multiple locations across Canada to implement a fleet of 27 robots assisting employees.TechMay 10, 2023
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Quebec business groups ask Legault for action on labour shortageThe victory of Francois Legault's election campaign has some economists concerned over the prospect of continued labour shortages in Quebec.CanadaOct 5, 2022
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Quebec rejects request to send army to northern region facing health worker shortageThe Nunavik Regional Board of Health asked Quebec to supply medical workers, including requesting that Ottawa send Armed Forces members who can provide health care.HealthAug 10, 2022
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With more kids working and getting hurt on the job, Quebec to review labour lawsUnlike other provinces, Quebec has no minimum working age. In British Columbia, for instance, the minimum working age was raised in 2021 to 16 from 12, with some exceptions.CanadaJun 15, 2022
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Tech companies ask Quebec premier to pause French requirement for immigrantsThey fear the language requirement for immigrants could impede the province's ability to compete for tech talent and worsen existing developer and engineer shortages.CanadaJun 14, 2022
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Quebec’s French language minister says work on Bill 96 moving too slowlyAfter 60 hours of committee work, the National Assembly recessed Thursday afternoon having studied about a quarter of the bill so far.PoliticsFeb 17, 2022
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Facing staff shortages, Quebec asks public sector workers to help in health systemQuebec's government is looking for public sector workers to temporarily fill more than 2,000 health-care service aide positions, the Health Department said Monday.HealthJan 17, 2022
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Quebec announces details of $3.9B plan to address labour shortagesLegault says the money will go toward bursaries and work-study programs, with the goal of attracting students to earn degrees in sectors of the economy targeted by the government.EconomyNov 30, 2021
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Quebec economic update includes direct payments to offset inflation as deficit dropsFinance minister Eric Girard says the province's deficit for the current fiscal year is now forecast at $6.8 billion, down from the $8.3 billion that had been projected.EconomyNov 25, 2021
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