Mission and mandates of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux

The mission of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) is to govern the health and social services system effectively in order to have a positive effect on the health and well‑being of Québec’s population.

To do this, it determines priorities, orientations and public policies in the area of health and social services. It ensures they are applied and evaluates the results.

It plans the necessary resources to meet the needs of the population, the network, its workers and its partners in a responsible and transparent manner.

The MSSS provides for levers to ensure Quebec’s health and social services system is innovative, accessible, focused on value for the user and effective.

The strength to act with clarity and determination, even in the face of uncertainty or pressure, by making fair, confident decisions that are aligned with the common good.

Recognition of the dignity and uniqueness of every person, placing people at the heart of the Ministry’s decisions, relationships, and actions.

Precise, consistent, and meticulous application of our knowledge, skills, and interpersonal abilities, guided by constant attention to quality and detail, to deliver reliable and meaningful work in service of the common good.

Acting with initiative and a sense of responsibility by embodying a mobilizing leadership that positively influences its environment and the entire departmental ecosystem in service of the public, in order to actively contribute to the transformation of practices and the success of collective missions.