Gather experiences
Bring forward perceptions, needs and lived experiences.
Forum citoyen / Québec / 2027
Forum citoyen 2027
Access to complementary approaches, the integrative approach and the integrative health approach in Québec.
An initiative of the Mouvement pour la santé intégrative du Québec
Le Forum citoyen
Why this Forum
A space for dialogue to gather experiences, understand needs and identify possible actions in the Québec context.
Access to reliable information, cost, referral options and dialogue across sectors can influence health choices and journeys. The Forum invites those concerned to explore these issues together.
The initiative recognizes the potential benefits of complementary approaches while addressing their limitations, risks and conditions for safe use. It encourages reflection centred on the person and continuity of care.
Purpose of the initiative
Forum objectives
The Forum aims to better document people’s realities and support collective reflection.
Understand accessibility
Identify barriers and conditions that improve access to information and services.
Encourage dialogue
Bring together public, professional, community and research perspectives.
Identify practical actions
Explore improvements in equity, collaboration and continuity of care.
Two complementary morning sessions
Planned program
Preliminary programThe detailed schedule and speakers will be announced later.
19 January 2027
Experiences and perspectives
- Welcome and introduction to the initiative
- Discussion of definitions and perceptions
- Sharing public and professional experiences
- Project presentations and wrap-up
23 February 2027
Barriers and possible actions
- Review of the first morning’s discussions
- Discussion of enabling factors and barriers
- Exploration of proposals to improve access
- Wrap-up and possible next steps
Welcome planned for 8 a.m. · Activities start at 9 a.m. · End at noon
Who can participate?
Who is invited
Members of the public and caregivers
Community groups and patient associations
Health and social services professionals and workers
Complementary health practitioners
Administrators, decision-makers and researchers
First Nations and Inuit individuals and organizations
Take part in the Forum
Take part in the Forum
Registration is expected to be free, with participation in person or online. The venue and connection details will be announced before registration opens.
Free registration
Registration coming soon
The registration link will be available here when registration opens.
Questions about participating?
Contact the Forum teamFrequently asked questions
Practical information
Will the Forum be online or in person?
Both options are planned. The venue, availability and connection details will be announced with the registration information.
Is the program final?
The program outlines the main themes of the two half-day sessions. The detailed program and speakers are still to be confirmed.
Do I need to have used a complementary approach before?
The discussion welcomes people who use complementary approaches, those considering them and those who want to better understand access issues. A diversity of experiences and questions enriches the initiative.
Who is organizing this initiative?
The Forum is an initiative of the Mouvement pour la santé intégrative du Québec, a non-profit organization that brings people and sectors together. Contact the team: info.msiq@gmail.com.