Parti Québécois elderly care and cultural policies

The Parti Québécois (PQ) has introduced policy proposals focused on healthcare and cultural preservation. Party leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced a plan to increase the home care services budget by 50% to support seniors in remaining in their own homes. This initiative includes assistance with daily tasks, medication management, and professional health visits. Additionally, the party proposed negotiating with digital platforms like Netflix and Spotify to ensure approximately 30% of their content is Francophone, aiming for standards similar to those in Europe.

As the discussion on elderly care evolved, the PQ expanded its platform to include an additional $10 million annually for the Home Adaptation Program and a $10,000 grant to facilitate the conversion of properties into intergenerational homes. The party also expressed intent to reduce administrative bureaucracy for healthcare staff.

In response to the focus on senior care, the Association des établissements privés conventionnés (AEPC) advocated for a more diversified approach to housing. The AEPC suggested that rather than focusing exclusively on the ‘Maisons des aînés’ model, the province should utilize various models, including private conventional establishments, to rapidly increase bed availability for an aging population.