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Make cancer a priority in the 2026 Quebec general election

The Canadian Cancer Society presents its recommendations for the 2026 Quebec general election to make cancer reduction a priority.
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On October 5, 2026, Quebecers will head to the polls to elect their next government. The latest cancer statistics show that Quebec has the highest cancer rate in the country. These figures show the importance of making cancer a priority.

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has identified three key priorities: ensuring access to oncology care and services, making cancer prevention a priority and reducing cancer-related costs for patients and their loved ones.

Why should cancer be a priority?

Due to both population growth and an ageing population, cancer cases are expected to rise in the coming years. Quebec is one of the jurisdictions with the most rapidly ageing populations in the world and has the highest estimated cancer rate in the country.
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In 2025, an estimated 66,600 people received a cancer diagnosis and 22,600 were expected to die from cancer. In this context, it is essential that political parties make cancer one of the priorities of the 2026 election. The government must have the necessary resources to meet the current and future needs of Quebecers.

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With just two clicks, you can send a letter to party leaders asking them to include the recommendations of CCS in their agenda and make cancer a priority in the next election (French only).
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The three main requests from CCS for the 2026 provincial general election:

Ensure access to oncology care and services
What this means: That the parties commit to rolling out the planned colorectal cancer screening program while allocating additional funds to reduce waiting lists for oncology surgery and to modernize the digital infrastructure of the health network.
Make cancer prevention a priority
What this means: That the parties commit to increasing or introducing a tax on products harmful to health (tobacco, sugary drinks and alcohol), while reinvesting a portion of the revenue in public health, prevention and health promotion.
Reduce cancer-related costs
What this means: That the parties commit to improving the user travel policy and strengthening financial assistance measures for caregivers.

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