32nd edition

HOP! The Retail Summit 2026

Flash conference - Your international talent is already here: How can you keep them employed?

Discover how to better anticipate immigration deadlines, structure your processes, and retain international talent in the retail sector.

Date(s) and time(s)

27 octobre 2026 - 16 h 05 à 14 h 25

Location

Scène Loto Québec

Price

N/A

Your international employees are already familiar with your operations, your products, and your customer base. But when a work permit is about to expire, a promotion comes up, or a branch transfer is being considered, a situation that seemed simple can quickly become complex.

We offer retailers a practical approach to better anticipate these situations and avoid having to act under pressure.
– How can you get a clear picture of immigration statuses and their deadlines?
– What changes should trigger a review?
– How can you prioritize cases and coordinate the right steps at the right time?

Through examples specific to the retail industry and tools applicable to your operations, discover the best practices to implement so you can plan more effectively, engage your managers, and preserve more options for retaining your international talent.

The goal: to transition from reactive work permit management to a structured retention strategy, before a deadline turns into an emergency.

Speakers

Mathieu Hudon

Bédard ressources humaines
Directeur national du développement des affaires et marketing

Myriam Régnier-Pelletier

Bédard ressources humaines
Chargée de projets – Recrutement International & Immigration