Social services, community and sport
$174.4M to better address mental health issues.
- $104.4M to modernize the Act respecting the protection of persons whose mental state presents a danger to themselves or to others;
- $60M to consolidate and improve the accessibility of mental health services and to provide a response adapted to diverse needs in this area;
- $10M to maintain the presence of prosecutors at hearings of the Commission d’examen des troubles mentaux.
$260.3M to combat domestic and sexual violence
- $91.0M over five years to increase support for shelters for women who are victims of domestic violence;
- $90.6M over three years to renew the 2021-2026 Government Action Plan in response to the recommendations of the Special Commission on the Sexual Exploitation of Minors;
- $72.5M over five years to complete the permanent rollout of the specialized court for sexual violence and domestic violence;
- $6.2M over four years to continue the shelter improvement program.
$257.1M to strengthen services that make a concrete difference for many Quebecers
- $157.6M over five years to support community organizations
- $100.0M over five years to support the overall mission of community organizations linked to the health and social services network and funded by the Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC);
- $45.6M over two years to ensure continued support for the overall mission of community organizations involved in collective rights advocacy, citizen mobilization and community development, as well as multisectoral organizations;
- An additional $12.0M in 2026-2027 to fund the Soutien à l’action bénévole program.
- $61.0M over five years to ensure the supply of food banks;
- $21.0M in 2026-2027 to increase funding for Food Banks of Quebec;
- $40.0M over four years, starting in 2027-2028, to extend the infrastructure program of Food Banks of Quebec.
- $38.5M over two years to continue supporting vulnerable people
- $12.0M to support the crime victims compensation program in order to process files better, reduce delays and maintain the quality of services offered;
- $13.3M to support people with disabilities at the end of their participation in work placement programs;
- $13.2M to support the mobility of people with disabilities.
$14.9M over five years to encourage participation in sport, recreation and outdoor activities
- $9.9M over five years to support recreational activities for people with disabilities;
- $5.0M over two years to improve access to physical activity, sport, active recreation and outdoor activities.
$25.0M over five years to consolidate improvements to public services for Indigenous people;
Revenu Québec will automatically prepare the income tax return of at least 10,000 individuals whose tax situation is simple and stable over time, starting with the 2026 taxation year;