{"id":13565,"date":"2021-04-25T06:15:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-25T06:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francisationquebec.co\/home-15\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:46:07","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/francisationquebec.co\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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French-language training for foreign workers:\n
a strategic lever for Quebec employers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why has French-language training for foreign workers become essential for employers in Quebec today?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Since the adoption of Bill 96 in 2022, the French language has taken on an even more important role in the workplace. Article 46 now requires businesses to ensure that their employees are able to communicate in French, both internally and with customers. This requirement is in addition to immigration-related obligations, such as the language levels needed to renew a work permit or apply for permanent residence.<\/p>

Recent reforms from the Ministry of Immigration impose specific language requirements for renewing work permits and obtaining permanent residence. For example, a level 4 or 7 in oral French is now required, depending on the program. For an employer, this means that without language support, a worker may not be eligible to stay. French-language training therefore becomes not only a retention issue but also a strategic investment in the stability of the team.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What challenges does this pose for employers, especially in a labour shortage context?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany companies today employ foreign workers who do not speak French. Without tailored language training, these employees may find themselves in a vulnerable position, both professionally and legally. Failing to meet the requirements of Bill 96 can result in penalties, but it also creates tension within teams where communication becomes fragmented. Offering targeted, contextualized, and accessible French training helps anticipate these risks while enhancing human capital.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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And legally, how does this help employers stay compliant?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s fundamental. Article 5 of Bill 96 specifies that consumers have the right to receive services in French from all businesses. Our courses prepare employees to interact effectively in French in their roles \u2014 whether at the counter, over the phone, or on the production floor.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A word for employers who are still hesitating?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrench-language training is not a burden. It\u2019s an act of proactive management that improves communication, fosters engagement, and ensures legal compliance. It also sends a powerful message of inclusion. By choosing to equip their employees with French skills, businesses are investing in their collective future in Quebec.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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French-language training for foreign workers: a strategic lever for Quebec employers Why has French-language training for foreign workers become essential for employers in Quebec today? Since the adoption of Bill 96 in 2022, the French language has taken on an even more important role in the workplace. 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