In October 2026, Santé Québec announced a revision of its home‑care assistance program in Montreal to correct errors that had led to long‑standing aides being swapped for unfamiliar, interchangeable staff.
The overhaul is intended to alleviate the disruptions and distress reported by home‑care beneficiaries and to address complaints lodged by social‑economy enterprises that deliver the services.
Quebec’s public health system, which funds and coordinates home‑care, has recently been criticized for sudden caregiver replacements, prompting the agency to implement the changes.