- Bill passed: November 7, 2024.
- Regulations take effect: December 9, 2026.
- According to the Ordre, its mandatory training must be passed by March 31, 2028.
How did the law lead to the regulations?
- November 7, 2024. Bill 67 is passed and assented to.
- December 17, 2025. The Ordre reports that a draft regulation on service coverage has been published in the Gazette officielle for consultation.
- April 1, 2026. According to the Ordre’s guide, a federal exemption has since this date allowed pharmacists to administer designated substances prescribed by a practitioner.
- June 19, 2026. The AQPP announces that pharmacist owners have ratified the 2025-2030 agreement, which concerns public plan fees.
Which dates set December 9?
- August 19, 2026. Orders 1340-2026 and 1341-2026 are adopted.
- August 20, 2026. The Ministry of Health and Social Services makes its announcement.
- September 2, 2026. The Orders are published in the Gazette officielle.
What are this fall’s steps?
- October 5, 2026. The Ordre reiterates that the change will happen progressively.
- October 2026. The practice guides and the summary of what is new are available on the Ordre’s site.
- November 5, 2026. At the AQPP congress, the gradual rollout is raised again.
- November 30, 2026, in the evening. A webcast announced by the Ordre.
What happens on December 9, 2026?
The regulations take effect and the new activities become possible. Order 1341-2026 also sets out the services insured from that date. It is neither a compliance deadline for pharmacies nor a promise that every service will be offered everywhere: see what to organize.
What deadlines come after December 9?
- March 31, 2028. Deadline to pass the Ordre’s mandatory training which, according to the Ordre, is not a prerequisite for the new activities.
- March 31, 2030. End of the agreement between the AQPP and the government, according to the AQPP.
- Date to come. The regulation on the advanced pharmacotherapy attestation is not yet in force.
Sources: Statutes of Québec, 2024, chapter 31 (Bill 67) (in French) · Gazette officielle du Québec, September 2, 2026 (Orders 1340-2026 and 1341-2026), pp. 5398-5404 (in French) · Québec Ministry of Health, announcement of August 20, 2026 (in French) · AQPP, agreement ratified, June 19, 2026 (in French) · OPQ, draft regulation in the Gazette officielle, December 17, 2025 (in French) · OPQ, Bill 67 mandatory training (in French) · OPQ, December 9: a gradual change, October 5, 2026 (in French) · OPQ, Prepare for the expansion, October 16, 2026 (in French) · AQPP, annual congress, November 5, 2026 (in French) · OPQ, practice guide on professional activities (in French)
General information based on the publications cited. This text does not replace professional or legal advice, or the Ordre’s guides.