English-speaking Quebecers are part of that strength.

English speakers are a community of 700,000 workers who already contribute to Québec’s economy and are ready to contribute more. Yet despite high levels of education, bilingualism, motivation and talent, English-speaking Quebecers face higher unemployment rates and lower incomes than their French-speaking counterparts.

Removing the barriers they face in the labour market would strengthen innovation, help address key labour shortages by adding 28,000 qualified workers into the labour market, and bolster long-term prosperity for Québec and its people. 

By developing a coherent strategy to better integrate English speakers in the labour market, Québec could add an estimated $1.5 billion to its economy each year, while also bolstering the use of the French language in the province.

When every Quebecer has a fair chance to work and contribute, the whole province is stronger for it.