The Professional Code is a Quebec law that governs the professional system of the province of Quebec, in Canada. This system is composed of the Government of Quebec, the National Assembly of Quebec, the 46 professional orders, the Office des professions du Québec (OPQ) and of Conseil Interprofessionnel du Québec (CIQ) (Quebec's Interprofessional Council).
The Professional Code is a framework law defining the mandates, responsibilities, structure and functioning of:
The Professional Code of Quebec defines:
The Professional Code was created in 1973. In July 1973, the articles of the Quebec Professional Code relating to the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Québec (Quebec Interprofessional Council) entered into force and in September 1973 for the articles relating to the Office des professions du Québec. The majority of the other articles will be in force on 1 February 1974.