Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec

What Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec does

The Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) is a self-financing professional regulatory body established in 1956 under Quebec's Code des professions (C-26), headquartered at 550 rue Sherbrooke Ouest in Montréal. It regulates the profession of dietitian-nutritionist across the province, currently overseeing approximately 3,400 members, of whom 62% practice in clinical nutrition (hospitals, CHSLDs, GMFs, private clinics) and the remainder in public health, food service management, agri-food/biopharmaceutical, teaching and research, and communications. Its mandate centers on public protection: licensing and equivalence assessment of candidates, issuing annual permits to practice, enforcing a Code of déontologie and Code of Professional Conduct, operating professional inspection and disciplinary tribunals, administering mandatory continuing education, and maintaining a public registry ('Vérifier le droit d'exercer') that any Quebec citizen can use to confirm a practitioner's credentials.

ODNQ's product surface is administrative rather than commercial. It runs a secure member portal ('Mon espace') for renewal, continuing education tracking, professional liability insurance access, parental and full-time-study allowances, and attestation requests. Public-facing services include the 'Trouver une diététiste-nutritionniste' postal-code directory, complaint and denunciation mechanisms, guides and factsheets, and the bilingual Revue Nutrition journal (merged from prior titles Zoom and NSE). The Order also convenes an annual Colloque, the NutrInfo newsletter, and the ODNQ awards and Fellow distinction program.

The business model is straightforward and statutory: virtually all revenue is generated by annual membership dues and registration fees paid by dietitians-nutritionists to maintain their permit to practice. ODNQ discloses no fees, no financial statements, and no equity structure — it has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no funding rounds. Member benefits also include access to preferential professional liability insurance group rates. The Order operates under the oversight of the Office des professions du Québec, with whom it collaborates on regulatory modernization — most notably the 2026 adoption of Bill 15, which removed the prescription requirement for nutritional treatment plans and materially expanded direct patient access.

Name

Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec

Legal name

Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec

Website

https://odnq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) is the Quebec professional regulatory body for dietitians-nutritionists, founded in 1956, with approximately 3,400 members. It licenses practitioners, enforces professional standards, and protects the public, self-financed primarily through annual membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Regulation Services

NAICS

Special Food Services (7223), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADAFAA

General Nutrition Coaching

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Nutrition Coaching & Weight Management

SECONDARYEDAEAEAD

Menu Planning, Nutrition & Dietary Accommodation Services (Allergens, Special Diets)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/School Food Services & Catering (Cafeteria Operations)

SECONDARYEDALADAJ

Nutrition, Dietary Management & Allergen/Accommodation Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Dining, Food Services & Campus Retail

Keywords

• Professional regulatory body
• Dietitian licensing services
• Public protection services
• Continuing professional education
• Professional inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and annual registration fees: ODNQ is a self-financing public-interest professional corporation. Its primary revenue derives from annual membership dues and registration fees paid by dietitians-nutritionists to maintain their permit to practice. These fees fund the Order's regulatory activities (inspection, discipline, professional development). No fee amounts are publicly disclosed.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) is the Quebec professional regulatory body governing dietitians-nutritionists. It regulates the profession and protects the public through licensing (issuing permits to practice), credential assessment, mandatory continuing education enforcement, professional inspection, discipline, and the maintenance of a public registry to verify practitioner credentials. It operates a member portal and public-facing services to fulfill its statutory mandate.

Product overview

Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) is a professional regulatory body, not a technology product company. It operates a member services platform and public-facing web properties to fulfill its mandate of protecting the public in nutrition. The organization provides a member portal (Mon espace), a public directory to find dietitians-nutritionists, continuing education programs, a professional journal (Revue Nutrition), and public verification services. These services are web-based administrative and informational tools rather than a unified software product.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Mon espace (Member Portal) Online member portal providing registered dietitian-nutritionists with access to continuing education tracking, professional development resources, professional insurance, parental allowance applications, attestation requests, practice updates, and administrative services.
• Trouver une diététiste-nutritionniste (Public Directory) Public search tool enabling Quebec citizens to find and contact licensed dietitians-nutritionists in private practice based on postal code.
• Revue Nutrition (Professional Journal) Bilingual (French) professional journal merging scientific and general content for nutrition professionals, replacing the previous Zoom and NSE publications.
• Formation continue (Continuing Education Programs) Mandatory continuing education programs and training offerings for members, including perfectionnement clinics and professional development courses required to maintain the right to practice.
• Vérifier le droit d'exercer (Right-to-Practice Verification Service) Public service allowing citizens to verify whether a dietitian-nutritionist is a licensed member of the Order and to view their credentials and right to practice.
• Tarifs préférentiels et assurances (Preferential Rates and Insurance) Negotiated group plans providing preferential insurance rates and discounts to members, including professional liability insurance and other member benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% of Quebecers will be over 65 by 2030 — ODNQ advocates for adequate dietitian staffing to address malnutrition (50% of CHSLD residents malnourished; 66% with dysphagia) in aging population
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• La Tablée des ChefscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026La Tablée des Chefs leads the 'Cuisine Ton Avenir' culinary education program for vulnerable youth. The Quebec government announced $1.8M over 3 years in March 2026 to expand the program. ODNQ is part of the supporting coalition, promoting food autonomy and culinary skills for youth in rehabilitation centres and schools.
• Santé Canada / Agence de la santé publique du CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal health authorities employ dietitians-nutritionists and collaborate on national nutrition policies, food guides, and public health initiatives. ODNQ references Santé Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada as practice settings for members.
• Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINSPQ is a key public health research and advisory body in Quebec. Dietitians-nutritionists in public health work with INSPQ on nutrition surveillance, policy development, and population health assessment.
• Directions de santé publique / CISSS and CIUSSS networkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public health departments and integrated health and social service centres (CISSS/CIUSSS) across Quebec are major employers of dietitians-nutritionists and partners in implementing nutrition programs and policies at the local level.
• Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MSSS is the primary government partner for ODNQ on professional regulation, scope of practice, health workforce planning, and healthcare reform (including Bill 15). ODNQ contributes to consultations on primary care policy, home support services, and professional practice modernization.
• Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAPAQ and the health ministry collaborate with ODNQ on food safety, local food procurement policies, and agri-food innovation. ODNQ was consulted during the 2024 primary care policy development.
• Organisations internationales (Organisation mondiale de la santé)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WHO is referenced as a practice setting for dietitians-nutritionists in public health. ODNQ's scope is provincial, but international standards inform its regulatory practices.
• Centres de santé dans les communautés autochtonesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous community health centres in Quebec employ dietitians-nutritionists to address the nutrition needs of First Nations and Inuit populations, including food security and traditional food systems.
• Université Laval (Centre NUTRISS)majorTechnology or IntegrationThe Centre NUTRISS at Université Laval launched the NutriFAQ platform (March 2026) — a free public web platform providing evidence-based nutrition information. ODNQ promotes NutriFAQ as a reference tool for dietitians and the public.
• Université LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité Laval offers one of three Quebec university programs in nutrition (the others being Université de Montréal and McGill). ODNQ members teach and conduct research there. The NUTRISS research centre is a key collaborator.
• Université de MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité de Montréal offers one of three Quebec university nutrition programs. ODNQ members teach there and collaborate on research. The university is a key partner in training the next generation of Quebec dietitians-nutritionists.
• Université McGillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcGill University (one of three Quebec nutrition programs) and its Consortium RITA (Research on Innovative Therapeutic Approaches) are referenced as partners. Dietitians-nutritionists trained at McGill contribute to research and clinical practice.
• Centres de services scolaires et établissements d'enseignementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool boards and educational institutions employ dietitians-nutritionists for food service management and student nutrition programs. ODNQ members also teach in cégep dietetics programs across Quebec.
• Organismes communautaires et OSBLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organizations and non-profits (e.g., Équiterre, Commun'assiette, La Tablée des Chefs) work with dietitians-nutritionists on food literacy, food waste reduction, and community food programs. ODNQ promotes these collaborations.
• Réseau de santé et des services sociaux (hôpitaux, CLSC, CHSLD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Quebec health and social services network — including hospitals, CLSCs, and CHSLDs — is the primary employer of clinical dietitians-nutritionists. ODNQ collaborates with these institutions on staffing, professional practice, and interprofessional care.
• Associations de producteurs, de transformateurs ou de distributeursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer, processor, and distributor associations (e.g., Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec) employ dietitians-nutritionists in nutrition communication, product development, and marketing roles.
• Supermarchés et marchés publicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupermarkets and public markets employ dietitians-nutritionists for in-store nutrition advice, product selection, and consumer education programs.
• Entreprises de gestion déléguée ( Aramark, Sodexo, etc.)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegated food service management companies (e.g., Aramark) employ dietitians-nutritionists to manage institutional food service operations. Aramark has created a bank of 450+ recipes certified by Aliments du Québec, managed by dietitians.
• Coalition québécoise pour la réduction de la maladiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerODNQ is one of ~65 member organizations in the Coalition québécoise pour la réduction de la maladie, which advocates for increased government investment in prevention and supports the 2026–2031 National Prevention Strategy action plan.
• Office des professions du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Office des professions du Québec is the governmental body overseeing Quebec's professional orders. ODNQ collaborates with it on Bill 15 implementation, scope of practice expansion, and professional regulation modernization.
• Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMQ collaborated with ODNQ and the Ordre des sages-femmes du Québec on an advisory opinion (January 2025) allowing dietitians-nutritionists to receive consultation requests from midwives. CMQ also supports Bill 15 scope-of-practice changes.
• Ordre des sages-femmes du Québec (OSFQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSFQ and ODNQ, along with CMQ, issued a joint advisory (January 2025) confirming that midwives may issue nutrition consultation requests to dietitians-nutritionists, improving care pathways for pregnant women.
• Protecteur du citoyen du QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Protecteur du citizen issued a special report (November 2021) on COVID-19 in CHSLDs highlighting the need for more dietitian-nutritionist staffing. ODNQ responded by calling for improved workforce planning.
• Société Française du Diabète (SFD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFD awards (SFD-Industrie) were granted to ODNQ member Anne-Sophie Brazeau in 2025 for diabetes research contributions.
• Société Québécoise de Nutrition et Métabolisme (SQLNM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSQLNM awarded the Prix des fondateurs Jean-Davignon & Paul-Lupien to ODNQ member Simone Lemieux in 2024 for career contributions to nutrition and metabolism research.
• Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec (CIQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIQ awards the Mérite du CIQ to outstanding professionals. Nancy Presse (ODNQ member) received the CIQ Merit Award in 2024. CIQ also supports interprofessional collaboration in healthcare.
• Équiterre (Commun'assiette)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommun'assiette, an initiative of Équiterre, promotes sustainable institutional food procurement. Dietitians-nutritionists collaborate with it on healthy, local, eco-responsible food systems in schools, hospitals, and workplaces.
• Ostable (Chaire de recherche)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOstable research chair and the McGill University Consortium RITA are referenced as collaborators with dietitians-nutritionists in the agri-food/biopharmaceutical sector for innovative nutrition product development.
• Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIUSSS Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec is highlighted for its food policy, seasonal menu changes, and food waste reduction (redistributing ~800,000 meals/year to La Tablée des Chefs) — implemented by dietitians-nutritionists.
• Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-JustineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHU Sainte-Justine's sustainable food procurement project — integrating more local food and vegetarian options — is managed by dietitians-nutritionists to improve meal quality and reduce environmental footprint.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ordre des médecins du Québec (CMQ): Quebec's medical professional order and direct collaborator with ODNQ on Bill 15 scope-of-practice changes and interprofessional referrals (e.g., January 2025 joint advisory with ODNQ and OSFQ). Same legal framework and member-base scale category.
• Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ): Largest Quebec professional order (Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec). Operates the same legal framework under the Code des professions, with analogous mandate: licensing, inspection, continuing education, discipline, and public protection for nurses. Most structurally comparable peer to ODNQ.
• Ordre des psychologues du Québec: Quebec professional order for psychologists. Comparable in member count (a few thousand), scope (regulated reserved activities), and operating model (annual dues, inspection, discipline). Provides useful benchmarks on Quebec-specific regulatory operations.
• College of Dietitians of Ontario: Ontario's dietetic regulatory body. Same exact profession as ODNQ (dietitians-nutritionists), same regulatory mandate (licensing, public registry, discipline), and the closest inter-provincial peer for benchmarking scope-of-practice and member services.
• Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ): Quebec professional order for physiotherapists operating under the same Code des professions. Closely comparable regulatory model: protected title, reserved activities, mandatory continuing education, and public-protection mandate.
• Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ): Quebec professional order governing pharmacists under the same Code des professions. Comparable in scale and member count to ODNQ, with the same licensing, inspection, and discipline functions — making it a strong operational peer.
• Ordre des sages-femmes du Québec (OSFQ): Quebec professional order for midwives and direct ODNQ collaborator (January 2025 joint advisory with CMQ). Operates the same Code des professions framework with a much smaller, niche membership — useful comparison for resource-light Quebec orders.

Regional players

• College of Dietitians of British Columbia: British Columbia's dietetic regulatory body. Same profession, same regulatory mandate, but operates in a different province under the Health Professions Act rather than the Code des professions. Useful cross-jurisdictional peer for scope and operating-model benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Dietitians of Canada: National professional association for dietitians across Canada. Complementary rather than competitive with ODNQ (DC is advocacy/research; ODNQ is regulatory), but provides the national scope and category benchmark against which ODNQ's Quebec-specific mandate should be evaluated.

Others

• Office des professions du Québec: Government oversight body for all Quebec professional orders, including ODNQ. Not a peer in the same sense, but the regulator-of-regulators whose policy direction (Bill 15, scope-of-practice decisions, governance modernization) directly determines ODNQ's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

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Customer concentration

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