The Québec Ombudsman can help you.
The Québec Ombudsman can help you. As a second instance.
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Make a disclosure to the Québec Ombudsman. In complete confidentiality.
In 1969, the Québec Ombudsman appeared on the scene to ensure that people’s rights were upheld in interacting with Québec public services.
Discover the Québec Ombudsman’s findings concerning Québec’s public services.
1-800-463-5070
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
"My neighbour is a polluter and the Department in charge of the file isn’t doing anything about it."
"Retraite Québec gave me insufficient information about my pension assessment."
"The CNESST has refused to reimburse for the cost of my medication."
"I waited more than 10 hours at the emergency room even though my condition was serious."
"I want to sponsor an immigrant to make it easier for him to enter Québec, but the Ministère de l’Immigration won’t allow me to."
All frequently asked questions
Yes. We handle complaints concerning the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail.
No. The Québec Ombudsman is not empowered to do so.
No. The Québec Ombudsman has no jurisdiction in that area.
Yes. We act throughout the province, even if our offices are located in Québec City and Montréal.
A citizen who wanted his name changed did so successfully. Afterwards, he asked the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) to change the information in his file. When it refused, the man complained to the Québec Ombudsman.
Due to the exceptional circumstances stemming from COVID-19, our Québec City and Montréal offices are currently closed. We urge you to file your complaint using our online form.