Stages in the consideration of Bill 394
Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill requires higher education institutions to implement policies helping students balance studies, family, and work.
Key Changes
- Requires higher education institutions to develop and implement study-family-work balance policies
- Formally recognizes the need to accommodate students who are parents, caregivers, or workers
- Applies specifically to higher education institutions such as universities and CEGEPs in Quebec
- Establishes a legislative framework for work-life-study balance in post-secondary education
Gotchas
- The bill is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, and private member's bills have a lower rate of passage
- The full text of the bill provides limited detail in the available summary, so the specific requirements placed on institutions and any enforcement mechanisms are not clearly described
- It is unclear whether the bill includes penalties or oversight mechanisms for institutions that do not comply
- The bill was reinstated in a new legislative session, suggesting it did not pass during the first session and required reintroduction
Who's Affected
- Post-secondary students in Quebec, especially those with children or family caregiving responsibilities
- Student-workers balancing employment and studies
- Universities and CEGEPs required to create and implement new policies
- Academic administrators responsible for policy development
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Gotchas
- The bill is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, and private member's bills have a lower rate of passage
- The full text of the bill provides limited detail in the available summary, so the specific requirements placed on institutions and any enforcement mechanisms are not clearly described
- It is unclear whether the bill includes penalties or oversight mechanisms for institutions that do not comply
- The bill was reinstated in a new legislative session, suggesting it did not pass during the first session and required reintroduction
Summary
Bill 394 is a private member's bill introduced by Alexandre Leduc, MNA for Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, in the Quebec National Assembly. It aims to require higher education institutions — such as universities and colleges — to create and put in place policies that help students manage the demands of studying, family responsibilities, and paid work at the same time. The bill recognizes that many post-secondary students in Quebec are also parents, caregivers, or workers, and that balancing these roles can make it harder to succeed academically. By requiring institutions to adopt formal policies, the bill seeks to make higher education more accessible and supportive for students with family or work obligations. The bill was first introduced in December 2023 and was reinstated in the second session of the 43rd Legislature in October 2025.
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