THE CITQ'S MANDATE

The Minister responsible for the application of the Quebec Tourist Accommodation Act has entrusted the CITQ, along with two other organizations, with the mandate to manage the registration program for the three categories of accommodation covered by this Act and its regulations.


Under the terms of this agreement, the CITQ is committed to:

manage all the steps required to obtain and renew a registration for youth tourist accommodation establishments, principal residence establishments and for six types of general tourist accommodation establishments (Hotel establishments, Tourist homes, Bed and breakfast establishments, Youth hostels, Resorts and Educational institutions).


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CITQ


Statement

September 21, 2026

La CITQ et Le Phare des Affranchies annoncent un nouveau partenariat visant à sensibiliser l’industrie touristique à la réalité de l’exploitation sexuelle et de la traite de personnes.(french only)
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CITQ


Statement

August 19, 2026

25e anniversaire de la CITQ – La série 25 ans se poursuit : découvrez l’édition #4! (french only)
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CITQ


Statement

July 21, 2026

25e anniversaire de la CITQ – La série 25 ans se poursuit : découvrez l’édition #3! (french only)
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CITQ


Statement

June 23, 2026

The Ministry of Tourism recently announced amendments to theTourist accommodation Regulation aimed at strengthening compliance and streamlining certain administrative procedures. Some of these measures have already come into effect as of spring 2026, while others will come into effect on September 1, 2026.
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CITQ


Statement

June 18, 2026

La CITQ fête ses 25 ans en 2026 ! - Infolettre #2 Édition spéciale 25e anniversaire (french only)
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CITQ


Statement

June 2, 2026

La CITQ dévoile sa planification stratégique 2026-2030. (french only)
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CITQ


Statement

May 22, 2026

La CITQ fête ses 25 ans en 2026 ! - Infolettre #1 Édition spéciale 25e anniversaire (french only)
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CITQ


Statement

May 11, 2026

Rapport d’activités 2025 et Nouveau conseil d’administration de la CITQ (french only)
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Our mission

The CITQ coordinates, implements, and promotes compliance in order to act as a driving force for credibility, consistency, and oversight within the tourism industry.
Through its actions, the CITQ notably contributes to:
• Ensuring the consistent application of the regulatory framework
• Supporting operators’ understanding and adherence
• Strengthening trust and the credibility of the tourist accommodation offering

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