Montréal, March 25 th , 2026 - Ostéopathie Québec welcomes the announcement by the Minister responsible for the application of professional laws, Mr. Jean Boulet, initiating work toward the regulation of osteopaths within Québec’s professional system. This will make osteopathy the 57th regulated profession in Québec. The organization wishes to thank the Minister for this pivotal decision, which marks a significant milestone in a matter it has long championed.
Since the publication of the favourable opinion issued by the Office des professions du Québec in 2022, Ostéopathie Québec has remained firmly committed to advance this situation. Over the past few years, the organization has continuously engaged with government authorities, supported by the ongoing mobilization of its members. This collective effort has always been grounded in a clear objective: to protect the public by promoting rigorous regulation based on recognized competencies and safe practices.
This perseverance within the profession reflects osteopaths’ determination to fully contribute to a credible professional system, for the benefit of patients across Québec.
Today’s announcement acknowledges the importance of structuring the profession and providing better regulation for a practice widely used by the Quebec’s population. It also paves the way for improved integration of osteopathy within the healthcare professional system.
« This decision is the result of several years of work and a sustained commitment to protecting the public. We thank the Minister for his leadership on this matter and for the attention given to the profession’s concerns. Ostéopathie Québec will remain fully mobilized and will continue its efforts to actively contribute to the next stages of this important initiative, » said Karine Devantéry, President of Ostéopathie Québec.
Next steps
Ostéopathie Québec stands ready to actively contribute to the work that will be carried out by the Office des professions du Québec. Drawing on its expertise and strong representativeness, the organization intends to play a key role in this next phase by leveraging its in-depth knowledge of the field and of the issues specific to the practice. We will work closely with the government and various partners to ensure a coherent and rigorous implementation that is fully beneficial to the public.
About Ostéopathie Québec
Ostéopathie Québec is the largest association of osteopaths in Québec and Canada, representing more than 1,750 members. Founded in 2012, the association’s mission is to attest to the training of its member osteopaths, provide professional services to its members, and bring them together within a professional framework. In Québec, there are approximately 2 million osteopathic treatments performed annually, reaching nearly 30% of the population who have used osteopathy.
Source : Ostéopathie Québec
For information : Simon St-Michel, Communications and Public Relations Manager | 514 770- 5043, poste 2 | communications@osteopathiequebec.ca
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