Policy and Young Carers in Québec | Michèle Archambault | 2023 Quebec Symposium on Young Carers

Michèle Archambault delivers a speech on how young carers are or can be addressed through policy in Quebec, including a description of the Quebec Action Plan on Caregivers and relevant initiatives by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, at the Quebec Symposium on Young Carers.
Key Moments:
Introduction and Government Initiatives
Quebec has passed laws and policies to support caregivers, including youth caregivers. [03:55]
A law in October 2020 acknowledged and supported caregivers, followed by a national policy and action plan in 2021. [04:02]
The government's work focuses on caregiving, with specific attention to youth caregivers. [04:49]
Definition of Caregivers and Guiding Principles
Quebec's definition of caregivers is broad and inclusive, encompassing various forms of support. [08:00]
Guiding principles emphasize dignity, well-being, and specific considerations for young caregivers. [10:37]
Action Plans and Measures for Young Caregivers
The government's action plan includes measures to recognize, support, and provide services for young caregivers. [13:17]
Efforts include awareness campaigns, research projects, and training programs tailored to young caregivers. [15:03]
Research, Training, and Financial Support
Quebec is conducting research specific to family caregiving, including young caregivers aged 15 and above. [22:01]
Training programs and research projects aim to raise awareness and provide support for young caregivers. [25:59]
Efforts also focus on identifying and addressing financial impacts on caregivers, including young caregivers. [30:29]
Learn more about AMI-Quebec's young carers initiative here:
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About Michèle Archambault
Michèle Archambault holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a Master's degree in Management and Organizational Development. She has held various management positions in the health and social services network and at INESSS. She is currently coordinating work in the field of caregivers at the Ministry of Health and Social Services. She was instrumental in the adoption of the Act to Recognize and Support Caregivers, the Politique nationale and the first government action plan associated with it. She is passionate about her work, and dedicated to catalyzing the strengths of caregivers, and to creating partnerships to ensure concrete, relevant and sustainable actions for caregivers.
About the Event
The second Quebec Symposium on Young Carers, hosted by AMI-Quebec, was a day-long, free, hybrid and bilingual conference to address the wellbeing of young people who are affected by or care for a loved one with a disability, chronic illness, or struggles with mental health, substance use or problems related to aging. It brought together professionals and youth from mental health, community, health, education, government, and research spheres across the province to identify priority areas and take action to support young carers. It was made possible by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and CHSSN.
Thank you to Arborescence for filming and providing AV support for this day, to Global AV for providing the headsets for the interpretation and to the wonderful interpreters from Co-op L'Argot for making our day accessible in english and in french.
About AMI-Quebec
AMI-Quebec is a grassroots organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.
Established in Montreal, Canada in 1977, we offer a wide range of services including workshops, support groups, counselling, outreach, resources, and more. All our services are free!
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