Conseil Interprofessionnel du Québec
| Founded | 1965 and recognized in 1973 by Professional Code of Quebec |
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| Type | Professional Organization |
| Location | |
| Origins | In 1973, after Quebec's Professional Code came into effect. |
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Area served
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Province of Québec |
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Members
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385,000+ through the 46 professional orders |
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Key people
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? (current president) |
| Website | http://professions-quebec.org/ |
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Québec (In English: Quebec Interprofessional Council) is a legal entity regrouping the professional orders in Quebec, which are represented by their president or another member designated by the board of directors of the order. This entity is legally constituted by the Professional Code of Quebec. The head office of the "Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec" (CIQ) is located at 550 Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal.
The Quebec Interprofessional Council, established in 1965 under the 3rd part of the Quebec Companies Act, is a non-profit organization (legal person). The CIQ was initially the voluntary grouping of 15 professional corporations, referred to as "professional orders" since 1994.
When the Professional Code of Quebec was adopted in 1973, which came into force in 1974, the Council's existence and role were recognized by specific legislative provisions. In addition to regrouping the professional orders, he was entrusted, in parallel with the newly created Office des professions du Québec, as an advisory body to the public authority. In this regard, the Professional Code of Quebec may be consulted under the Professional Legislation section of the Commission's home page.
In 1990, the CIQ instituted a system of recognition and honour for the entire Quebec professional system. This program includes a prestigious "Prix" awarded annually to a person and a "Merit" prize awarded annually by the CIQ to a professional of each of the orders. This award is bestowed by the CIQ to highlight the exceptional career of distinguished professionals as well as their contribution to the influence of their profession and the development of Québec's professional system. The work that symbolizes the "Prix du CIQ" is a solid silver medal.
The first CIQ website was launched on May 24, 2002.
The Council brings together the 46 professional orders in Quebec, which collectively have more than 385,000 members (see list of orders below).
The Conseil is a grouping of professional bodies to which the Professional Code of Quebec recognizes an existence and grants an advisory body to the governmental authority.
As a grouping of "professional orders", the Council:
As an advisory body to the public authority, the Council is consulted, inter alia, on:
Some of the Council's interventions are required by law. It may be a request from the government or the minister to which the law requires a response or a consultation step under the act.
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