Bill 495: An Act to amend the Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system to guarantee access to subsidies granted to community organizations for organizations with a social economy project

This affects community organizations in Quebec — such as non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises — that work in health and social services, including areas like home care, mental health support, food security, and community integration. Organizations that blend a social mission with revenue-generating or cooperative activities have sometimes been disqualified from government subsidy programs, and this bill removes that barrier. Whether a small volunteer-run organization or a larger established community group with a social enterprise arm, any Quebec community organization involved in health and social services delivery could benefit. Day-to-day, this means these organizations can apply for provincial subsidies without fear that their social economy model — like running a thrift shop to fund their mission — will get their application rejected outright.