Québec Elections 2026 and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Québec Elections 2026: five commitments for people living with MCS
Introduction
On 5 October 2026, the people of Québec will elect their next government. ASEQ-EHAQ is undertaking a non-partisan initiative to ask the main political parties what they will do to remove the barriers faced by people living with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).
We have sent each party the same five requests and the same questionnaire. Our aim is not to recommend any particular party, but to enable those affected to be aware of the commitments made during the campaign and to follow up on them after the election.
What we are asking for
1. A Quebec action plan on MCS and accessibility
To commit to developing, in collaboration with people with lived experience of MCS and the organisations that represent them, an inter-ministerial action plan covering, in particular, health, housing, employment, education, public services and accessibility.
2. Accessible healthcare
Introduce measures to eliminate risks at source, accommodation protocols, mechanisms for requesting accommodation in advance, and training so that people living with MCS can receive care without avoidable exposure.
3. Accessible, healthy and affordable housing
Recognize MCS-related accessibility needs in housing policies; promote lowest-emission construction, renovation and maintenance practices; and support demonstration projects for affordable housing designed to meet these needs.
4. More accessible indoor environments through source control
Integrate procurement and maintenance practices into government buildings and state-funded institutions that favour fragrance-free products with the lowest emissions/VOCs and the lowest toxicity, as well as source control policies and procedures.
5. Data, research, training and socio-economic inclusion
Improve monitoring and data collection in Quebec on MCS, support research and vocational training, strengthen workplace accommodation, and explicitly include MCS in relevant initiatives relating to disability and accessibility.
The key question
If your party forms the next government, will you commit to working with ASEQ-EHAQ and people living with MCS to develop and implement a Quebec action plan that addresses access to healthcare, accessible housing, indoor environmental quality, employment, and full participation in society?
Parties’ responses
This section will be updated as official responses are received. Responses will be presented in a standardized format, without scores, rankings or voting recommendations.
How responses will be presented
Where necessary, ASEQ-EHAQ will use descriptive terms such as ‘explicit commitment’, ‘partial or unspecified commitment’, ‘no commitment identified’ or ‘no response received’, accompanied by the text or a link to the party’s response.
Take action in your constituency
Members and supporters can write to candidates in their constituency to ask whether they support the five commitments and whether they will agree to meet with ASEQ-EHAQ after the election. Use our template letter and send us the replies you receive.
Key dates
- 17 September, 2.00 pm: deadline for standing as a candidate.
- 27 and 28 September: advance voting.
- 5 October: polling day.
Documents and evidence
· Data and publications on MCS
· Questionnaire – Five commitments
· Official responses from the parties
Take Action
· Regional – Action Kit for members – contact your representatives – Elections Québec 2026
· Information from Elections Québec on voting and accessibility