The Quebec government announced on August 5, 2026 that its home‑support showcase projects will be extended to nine additional regions. The expansion will make up to 623,000 hours of reduced‑price services available to residents in those areas.
The new allocation of service hours is intended to increase the reach of affordable home‑support assistance across the province. By adding the nine regions to the existing pilot framework, the government aims to broaden access for individuals who rely on home‑based care.
The initiative builds on earlier pilot programs that were launched to test the delivery of lower‑cost home‑support services. The latest phase continues that approach, offering a defined quantity of service hours at a reduced rate. The total of 623,000 hours represents the combined capacity that will be distributed among the nine regions.
Officials indicated that the expansion reflects a commitment to making home‑support more accessible without specifying the exact distribution of hours per region. The move follows the province's ongoing effort to evaluate and refine the pilot model before any broader rollout.
No further details were provided regarding eligibility criteria, the types of services covered, or the timeline for the deployment of the additional hours. The announcement underscores the government's focus on addressing the need for affordable home‑based care within Quebec's public health and social‑service landscape.
The expansion is part of a series of steps the province is taking to assess the effectiveness of reduced‑rate home‑support services and to determine how they might be integrated into longer‑term policy.