From restaurants in downtown Montreal to senior care homes and warehouses, the message is clear: if your business depends on labor-intensive operations, robots in 2025 are not just an innovation—they are a necessity.

As Québec faces growing challenges with its temporary foreign worker (TET) program, businesses across sectors—from manufacturing to hospitality—are struggling to fill critical roles. Premier François Legault recently acknowledged this crisis, opening the door to retaining just 2,000 workers in outlying regions, while over 12,000 TETs are active across the province. This gap confirms what we at Robots Montreal have seen coming for years: the future of Quebec’s workforce must include robotic automation.

The Labour Shortage Is Here to Stay

The recent article from TVA Nouvelles outlines the fears of hundreds of business owners who may lose access to their TETs. Manufacturers are preparing to shut down shifts. Hospitality leaders fear they’ll be forced to reduce service quality. Others consider relocating production—a drastic move in an already fragile economy.

With federal restrictions now capping TETs at 10% of staff, and visa durations shrinking from two years to one, businesses need a more sustainable solution. That solution is automation powered by service robots.

How Robots Montreal Fills the Gap

At Robots Montreal, we specialize in bridging the labour gap through cost-effective automation. Our flagship solution, the Keenon T9, is already used across restaurants, warehouses, and senior residences in Montreal and surrounding regions.

Here’s why the T9 is the perfect answer to today’s workforce challenges:

✅ Reliable, full-shift performance (up to 12 hours per charge)
✅ Flexible use cases: food delivery, item transport, medication rounds
✅ Minimal training required—intuitive and ready in minutes
✅ No HR overhead—no recruitment, no benefits, no turnover
✅ Immediate ROI—operational costs as low as $3.30/hour

Whether you need to automate meal delivery in a senior care home, logistics runs in a warehouse, or food service in a busy restaurant, the T9 is designed to adapt and perform consistently.

Robots in Restaurants, Warehouses, and Senior Homes

Our clients use the T9 robot to solve real problems in three critical sectors:

Restaurants

Facing high staff turnover and rising wages? The T9 seamlessly delivers plates and clears tables, allowing your human staff to focus on hospitality and upselling.

Warehouses

Need help transporting items or fulfilling orders faster? The T9 robot can move supplies efficiently across aisles without disrupting your team’s workflow.

Senior Care Homes

The T9 helps reduce caregiver burnout by delivering meals, supplies, and medication—ensuring residents are cared for while staff focus on compassionate, human-centered work.

Automation Is No Longer Optional—It’s Strategic

Julie White, CEO of Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec, summed it up best: “The Premier is finally recognizing the reality of entrepreneurs.” But recognition isn’t enough. Businesses need tools that work now, especially those in regions where labour is already scarce.

Automation with Robots Montreal doesn’t replace jobs—it preserves operations and enhances your existing team.

Why Choose Robots Montreal?

• Digital and robotics integration experience
• Local support and French-language service
• Robot sales, programming, parts, and aftercare
• Fast implementation and ROI-focused solutions
• Trusted by restaurants, clinics, warehouses, and CHSLDs across Québec

Our team helps you plan, deploy, and maintain your robotics strategy—so you can stay focused on your business.

The Future of Labour is Hybrid

Québec’s foreign worker policies are tightening. The labour market is shifting. But with the right tools—like the Keenon T9 robot and expert support from Robots Montreal—you can stay ahead.

Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how our robot solutions can help you maintain productivity, cut costs, and future-proof your business in 2025.