Quebec Workers

• ‘Responsible’ increase in Quebec minimum wage coming May 1

  Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced Wednesday that the general minimum wage in the province will increase in May to a 'responsible' value, but critics say it's not enough.

  Economy

  Jan 18, 2023
  
• Quebec signs deal with Ottawa to allow more temporary foreign workers in province

  The agreement also allows an extra 7,000 annual work permits to be given to people whom the Quebec government has issued a Certificat de sélection du Québec.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Working from home leading to feelings of isolation for some

  Social distancing is one way to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus but the lack of human contact is leading to loneliness for some.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2020
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• Do you want a four-day work week? 68 per cent of Canadians say they do

  On the tail end of this Labour day long weekend, Montrealers say they'd like to see more four day work weeks coming their way.

  Sep 3, 2018
• Quebec’s minimum wage climbs to $12 per hour as of May 1

  Quebec’s minimum wage will officially go up to $12 an hour as of May 1. The raise of 75 cents marks the largest salary increase in the province’s history.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2018
• Quebecers call for change at International Workers’ Day march

  Several issues were brought to the forefront with protesters urging the future government to consider building a more just and equitable society by raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2018