Quebec Labour Shortage

• Quebec to fast-track training for some in-demand construction jobs amid labour shortage

  Legault 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.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
  
• Fleet of robots assisting workers at Montreal medical supply plant

  Cardinal Health's facility in Dorval, Que., has become the first of multiple locations across Canada to implement a fleet of 27 robots assisting employees.  

  Tech

  May 10, 2023
  
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• Quebec business groups ask Legault for action on labour shortage

   The victory of Francois Legault's election campaign has some economists concerned over the prospect of continued labour shortages in Quebec.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
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• Quebec rejects request to send army to northern region facing health worker shortage

  The Nunavik Regional Board of Health asked Quebec to supply medical workers, including requesting that Ottawa send Armed Forces members who can provide health care.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2022
• With more kids working and getting hurt on the job, Quebec to review labour laws

  Unlike 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.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
• 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, 2022
• Quebec’s French language minister says work on Bill 96 moving too slowly

  After 60 hours of committee work, the National Assembly recessed Thursday afternoon having studied about a quarter of the bill so far.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2022
• Facing staff shortages, Quebec asks public sector workers to help in health system

  Quebec'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.

  Health

  Jan 17, 2022
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• Quebec announces details of $3.9B plan to address labour shortages

  Legault 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.

  Economy

  Nov 30, 2021
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• Quebec economic update includes direct payments to offset inflation as deficit drops

  Finance 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.

  Economy

  Nov 25, 2021