The Institut’s mission is to ensure the communication, for research purposes, of information held by public bodies to researchers attached to a public body. These administrative data come sources such as the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec, the Ministère de l'Éducation, the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, and Revenu Québec. Other sources of data held by ministries and public bodies may be added over time to widen research opportunities and promote innovation.
With this initiative, the Québec government is helping advance knowledge in essential fields and supports research projects that are beneficial to Québec society. These data are an invaluable resource for researchers.
Access to these data is provided within a rigorous framework that complies with confidentiality and security rules.