Call for Participation: Contribute to Academic Research
The Quebec Quality Movement is pleased to share a call for participation from its partner, Interface&co, as part of a Canada-wide research project conducted in collaboration with [...]
Premier Carney’s announcement regarding the expansion of trade among Canadian provinces opens up a promising path for Quebec businesses. In this context, improving productivity becomes not only a competitive advantage but also an indispensable strategic tool.
By increasing their productivity, Quebec businesses will be better positioned to meet growing demand from other provinces. More efficient production means shorter delivery times, lower costs, and a greater ability to satisfy customers outside the province without compromising quality.
In an expanding market, interprovincial competition is intensifying. My experience has shown that Quebec businesses that invest in training, process improvement, innovation, and digitization stand out for their resilience. High productivity enables them to offer more competitive prices while maintaining their profitability.
Improving productivity doesn’t just benefit businesses—it stimulates Quebec’s entire economy. It promotes job creation, raises wages, and makes the province more attractive to investors. It also encourages collaboration between regions, which fosters the exchange of expertise and technology transfer.
A productive company is also more agile and better able to adapt to the standards and business practices of other provinces. This facilitates partnerships, shared supply chains, and greater economic integration. One of my key findings is that improving the quality of life for employees working in a productive environment leads to greater engagement and, consequently, better employee retention.
As provincial trade barriers come down, boosting productivity is not a luxury—it is essential to raising Québec’s profile on a national scale.