Questionnaire – Five commitments

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Questionnaire for political parties – Québec Elections 2026

Five commitments for people living with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)

ASEQ-EHAQ is sending the same questionnaire to the main political parties. We invite you to provide a written response to each question and, where possible, to specify the measures, the timetable and the responsible ministry.

1. A Quebec action plan on MCS and accessibility

Commit to developing, in collaboration with people with lived experience of MCS and the organizations that represent them, an inter-ministerial action plan covering, in particular, health, housing, employment, education, public services and accessibility.

Party’s response: ________________________________________________________________

Measures / timetable / responsible ministry: ________________________________________

2. Accessible healthcare

Introduce measures to control exposures at source, accommodation protocols, mechanisms for requesting accommodation in advance, and training to ensure that people living with MCS can receive care without avoidable exposure.

Party’s response: ________________________________________________________________

Measures / timetable / responsible ministry: ________________________________________

3. Accessible, healthy and affordable housing

Recognize accessibility needs related to MCS in housing policies; support low-emission construction, renovation and maintenance practices; and back demonstration projects for affordable housing designed to meet these needs.

Party’s response: ________________________________________________________________

Measures / timetable / responsible ministry: ________________________________________

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 lower emissions/VOCs and the lowest possible toxicity, as well as source reduction policies and procedures.

Party’s response: ________________________________________________________________

Measures / timeline / responsible ministry: ________________________________________

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.

Party’s response: ________________________________________________________________

Measures / timetable / responsible ministry: ________________________________________

Final question

Does your party agree to meet with ASEQ-EHAQ and people living with MCS to discuss these commitments during the campaign or, if your party is represented in the National Assembly, after the election?

Campaign contact: __________________________  Email/telephone: __________________________

Download the full PDF: Questionnaire – Five Commitments