Deployment of the Policy on the Recognition and Support of Community Action

In July 2001, the Québec government adopted the Policy on the Recognition and Support of Community Action. In September, it announced a $50-million injection over three years to ensure the policy's implementation.

The policy aims to, among other things, review the funding of community organizations so as to fully recognize their role in our social and economic development and ensure greater harmonization of funding mechanisms.

To further support community action, additional funding of $20 million per year in 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 will be allocated to ensure the policy's implementation. These amounts are in addition to the $10 million allocated for 2001-2002.

This support will benefit roughly 1 300 community organizations.