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The mission of the Quebec Observatory on Caregiving is to offer reliable, objective information on caregiving by gathering, analyzing and sharing knowledge. As a hub for the production, transfer and mobilization of reliable, essential and relevant knowledge, the Observatory raises awareness and fosters recognition of caregiving to better support all stakeholders.

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Caregiving in Quebec

According to the most recent statistics from a population-based survey (Statistics Canada, 2018), an estimated 21.1% of the Quebec population aged 15 and over are caregivers. This represents some 1,489,000 individuals.

In reality, however, the number of caregivers in Quebec could be much higher, since many of them do not self-identify as such. This may include:

• Women
• People who care for a loved one with mental health issues
• Parents of children with special needs
  
• People from ethnocultural communities
  
• Young caregivers

Caregivers

As a group, caregivers are highly diverse: they vary by gender, age, living situation, the type of support they provide, etc. Recognizing these differences is essential to understanding the specific challenges they face, collectively and individually. In the list below, learn more about caregivers’ diverse realities thanks to the original, useful and accessible publications produced by the Observatory.