The Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect
of Intercountry Adoption comes into effect in Québec on February
1, 2006. The Minister of Health and Social Services is the central
authority as defined in the Convention, while Secrétariat
à l’adoption internationale, on behalf of the minister,
is responsible for overseeing adoptions. >>>
Did you know that prescription drug insurance is compulsory for
all Quebecers? To inform the public about this obligation, the Régie
de l'assurance maladie du Québec is conducting an information
campaign, from January 23 to February 18, 2006. Must you have private
plan or public plan coverage? Take a few minutes to answer
a questionnaire
and find out whether you're covered by the right plan.>>>
Register before March 1st to the Quit to Win! Challenge, one of
the best ways to quit cigarettes. You can quit anytime from January
1st. You pledge not to smoke during at least 6 weeks, from March
1st to April 11th, 2006, with the support of a sponsor. You could
win one of the many prizes! >>>
Starting on May 31, 2006, smoking will be completely prohibited
in most public places, including bars and restaurants. Québec
is making this choice for its well-being. >>>
This brochure is intended for people who have a sexually transmitted
infection (STI). It contains information on three fairly widespread
infections: chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. It offers advice
to help infected individuals recover as quickly as possible, and
suggestions on how to protect themselves in the future.
International
adoption
Quit
to Win! Challenge 
May
31, 2006
