English-Speaking Workers Could Boost Québec Economy by $1.5 Billion

Montréal, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Persistent employment and income gaps between English-speaking and French-speaking Quebecers are costing the province an estimated $1.5 billion in lost income annually. 


That is the alarming conclusion of a new report commissioned by the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT). The report analyzes income and employment outcomes among English- and French-speaking Quebecers while comparing for demographic and labour market differences.


"By not having a clear and targeted strategy to help English speakers enter the workforce, Quebec is holding back its own economic potential at a time when keeping the economy strong is more important than ever," said Nicholas Salter, PERT's executive director. "Ensuring that English-speaking Quebecers have th