numériCCQ 2026: what every contractor needs to know

The numériCCQ mandate is an initiative by the Commission de la construction du Québec to modernize the reporting of hours worked and wages in the construction industry. Since January 2026, all employers subject to the CCQ must submit their monthly report electronically in the latest JSON format. This mandate is progressively replacing older declaration methods and aims to improve data accuracy, speed up report processing, and facilitate social benefit administration for construction workers.

All construction employers in Quebec who are subject to the R-20 Act are affected by the numériCCQ mandate. This includes general contractors, specialized contractors, and any business employing construction workers in the four CCQ sectors (residential, institutional & commercial, industrial, civil engineering & roads). Employers who don't comply with the mandate face administrative penalties from the CCQ.

The latest version JSON file must follow a precise schema defined by the CCQ. It includes: • Employer identification (CCQ number, NEQL, period). • Per-worker details: CCQ number, hours per week, hourly rate, trade, competency, sector. • Contribution and deduction calculations. • Totals and validations. The file must be structurally valid — any format error (missing field, wrong type, invalid trade code) results in rejection by the CCQ's system.

BatiPaie was designed from the ground up to meet the numériCCQ mandate. You never have to handle a JSON file manually: 1. Enter your workers' hours on the dashboard during the week. 2. BatiPaie automatically applies the correct 2026 CCQ rates and calculates overtime. 3. At the end of the month, click "Generate JSON Report". 4. BatiPaie creates the latest version JSON file, validates it automatically, and delivers it ready to submit. You stay compliant without any technical effort. It's as simple as clicking a button.

The monthly report must be submitted to the CCQ before the deadline each month. Contractors who submit late or don't follow the latest JSON format face administrative penalties. BatiPaie sends you automatic reminders so you never miss the deadline. And since the JSON file is automatically generated in the correct format, you no longer have to worry about rejections due to technical errors.