On 5 October 2026, the people of Qu\u00e9bec 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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n
This section will be updated as official responses are received. Responses will be presented in a standardized format, without scores, rankings or voting recommendations.<\/p>\n
Where necessary, ASEQ-EHAQ will use descriptive terms such as \u2018explicit commitment\u2019, \u2018partial or unspecified commitment\u2019, \u2018no commitment identified\u2019 or \u2018no response received\u2019, accompanied by the text or a link to the party\u2019s response.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 ASEQ-EHAQ election brief<\/a><\/p>\n \u00b7 Data and publications on MCS<\/a><\/p>\n \u00b7 Questionnaire \u2013 Five commitments<\/a><\/p>\n \u00b7 Official responses from the parties<\/a><\/p>\nTake Action<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n