Quebec announces $250 million plan for health care prevention

Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of chronic disease. (Sorrasak Jar Tinyo/Moment RF/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

The Quebec government has announced a $250 million plan that includes 54 measures for health care prevention.

The plan serves as a roadmap for the next five years as part of the 2026–2031 Government Action Plan for the National Health Prevention Strategy.

The announcement was made Monday morning by Quebec Health Minister Sonia Bélanger, who is also responsible for seniors and caregivers, as well as Lionel Carmant, social services and fight against homelessness minister, and Sports, Recreation and Outdoors Minister Kariane Bourassa.

According to a government press release, the 54 measures aim to “reduce the growing burden of preventable diseases by 10 per cent and decrease the premature mortality gap linked to socioeconomic inequalities by 10 per cent.”

The plan is expected to implement measures that would “promote, provide and improve access to physical activities for people who are inactive or minimally active by focusing on opportunities for discovery, initiation and recreation,” while offering “more support to people who wish to quit smoking” and promoting “healthy lifestyles in the workplace.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 11, 2026.