Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Conseil du patronat du Québec

The Conseil du patronat du Québec welcomed measures in the 2023 federal Budget for innovation and the green economy, caling it a solid response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. Call 438-888-3312.

Le Conseil du patronat du Quebec said the March 22 federal Budget has good intentions with funding infrastructure and innovation, but that more precis mention of investments is needed. The full release is available online. Call 514-288-5161.

Le Conseil du patronat du Québec welcomes the changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, particularly benefitting seasonal workers and those who employ them. They also welcome the abolition of the rule limiting the hiring of foreign workers. The full release is available online. Call 514-288-5161 x 243. 

The Conseil du patronat du Québec expressed regret that the last-minute negotiations to ratify the Canada-European Union Trade Agreement were unsuccessful, and hope that Wallonia and EU officials will be able to find an internal solution so the deal can be signed. The full release is available online. Call 514-265-5471.

The Quebec Employers Council released an open letter pertaining to Bill C-4, which conveys the main thoughts expressed in the brief the Quebec Employers Council tabled in conjunction with the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. In the letter, Yves-Thomas Dorval, president and CEO … Read more

The Conseil du patronat du Québec is saddened to learn of the death of the former minister of finance Jim Flaherty. At the same time, the organization wishes to acknowledge his remarkable contribution as Minister of Finance of Canada . “Jim Flaherty was a man of great value. He has demonstrated his great faith in the Canadian economy … Read more

Le Conseil du patronat du Québec (Quebec Employers Council) welcomes the appointment of Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) as minister of finance. The organization would like to congratulate him on his new position and offer full cooperation to him in achieving its mandate. More information is available online. Call 438-886-9804.

The Québec Employers Council (Conseil du patronat du Québec) warmly welcomes the changes to Employment Insurance plan announced by Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON). The council said these measures will facilitate a better match between workers 'skills in job searches and employers' needs. The full release is available online. Call 514-288-5161.