Monthly report for construction industry employer

The sections below contain information about three important updates: the modernized monthly report platform, the exceptional postponement for the reports covering November and December 2025, and the administrative and regulatory changes scheduled for January 2026.

The modernized monthly report platform

The modernized monthly report will introduce several changes to streamline administrative tasks.

  • A clearer format and automated calculations
  • The option to save drafts and change monthly reports
  • The option to auto-fill monthly reports
  • The ability to pre-validate data before the report is submitted (an alert will automatically appear in the event of an error)
  • The ability to easily share and archive reports
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    Improved navigation, automated calculations

    Say goodbye to black and white PDFs and beige interfaces. You’ll soon be able to explore a new user-friendly interface directly from your client file with features designed to simplify how you manage your monthly reports.

    The new service will automatically calculate hours and contributions to save you time while reducing the risk of errors.

    You’ll be able fill out and submit the monthly report, anytime and from any location, directly from your tablet or computer.

    Review errors before you submit!

    A warning will appear if there are any errors in the information submitted. You’ll then have the opportunity to fix these errors immediately or at a later time.

    Be aware that some errors could prevent the monthly report from being sent. These will need to be corrected immediately before you can submit the file.

    Don’t worry, messages will pop up to tell you what to do.

    More flexibility

    You’ll be able to pause the process at any time and resume filling out the form later! The monthly report is automatically saved and a draft is always available. You can finish it later and submit it whenever you’re ready.

    Once submitted, you can modify the document directly in your file but make sure to respect the usual deadlines.

    See the real-time status of your report

    You’ll be able to follow the status of your monthly report in real time: it will be marked as either “Processing” or “Processed”. If there’s an issue with your monthly report, a member of the CCQ team will contact you.

    Copy/paste, personalize

    You’ll be able to copy (or duplicate) the previous month’s report. Simply add or remove employees as you need.

    Organize and save documents

    You’ll be able to print or save your monthly report and your invoices in PDF format to better manage and share them.

    Do you use a service provider?

    If you already work with a payroll service, accounting firm, or accounting software, make sure they are on the list of approved service providers. Over the past several months, we’ve been working with partners to guarantee your files remain secure.

Monthly reports for November and December 2025 postponed

Because we have to shut down some systems to prepare for the launch of the improved online services, you will need to submit monthly reports for November and December 2025 between January 12 and 27, 2026. No penalties will apply.

Find out more about the report in this article.  

  • Vacation pay for the 2025-2026 holiday period will be paid as scheduled.
  • Encourage your employees to track their hours worked and to keep their pay stubs.
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    Monthly reports for November and December 2025 will have to be submitted and paid between January 12 and 17, 2026. No penalties will apply.
    Important information to keep in mind:
    Payroll services

    If you work with an approved payroll service: monthly reports and payments will continue as normal but will be sent to the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) in January 2026.

    Date for submitting and paying the monthly report

    If you work with an accountant or submit your reports yourself: monthly reports for November and December 2025 will have to be submitted between January 12 and 17, 2026. No penalties will apply. You will receive more information in the coming weeks.

    Competency certificates

    Competency certificates that expire in December 2025 and January and February 2026 will exceptionally be renewed automatically.

    Insurance

    There will be no impact on the insurance coverages planned for January 1, 2026. In the event of exceptions, adjustments to eligibility and claim reimbursements will be applied retroactively.

    Changes in salary

    Employees must track their hours. Employers can make adjustments directly to the payroll.

    Vacation pay

    Vacation pay for the 2025-2026 holiday period will be paid as scheduled.

    Statements of account

    If you wish to have a statement of account for November 2025 by emailing [email protected].

    Otherwise,bBecause the due date to submit the monthly reports for November and December 2025 is postponed to January 27, 2026, statements of account for these periods will only be available once the monthly reports are submitted and processed in the new systems. Processing delays may occur.

    From November 21

    No payments of monthly reports are processed. To avoid penalties, please make sure your payments for months already submitted have been made. Payments will resume once the reports can be submitted again, i.e., on January 12, 2026.

    Is your accounting software or payroll service on the list of the CCQ’s approved providers?

    What about your employees?

    Encourage them to track their hours worked and to keep their pay stubs.

    Insurance coverage (MÉDIC Construction) will continue during this period.

    Vacation pay will be paid as scheduled.

Status changes starting in January 2026

Statuses M, F, and L will no longer exist

In order to make processing the monthly report easier, certain statuses will cease to exist. For instance:

  • M (production machinery) and L (preparation hours) will become status A (voluntary contribution with benefits).
  • Status F (paid administrator) will become regular status (regular employee). 

Need a reference sheet for the changes in status?


Consult the table right here

For more information about the statuses, please consult the table here


New way to determine the late submission penalty

The penalty for the late submission of the monthly report will now be calculated based on a progressive scale, i.e., according to the number of days overdue. Moreover, interest will accrue daily.


Mandatory electronic payment

Starting in January 2026, payments for monthly reports will have to be made through your financial institution or by pre-authorized payment (PAD).

You will receive more information about the coming regulatory and administrative changes in the next few weeks.


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