Speeches

The Ombudsman is often asked to speak at conventions, symposiums and other similar events.

Here is a sample of the speeches given on various topics — such as the quality of public services, eldercare and care for people with mental disorders, or independent police investigations.

April 14 2021
Speech by the Québec Ombudsperson on Bill 83 (in French)
For the special consultations and public hearings on Bill 83, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret addressed the Committee on Health and Social Services on April 14, 2021.

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April 1 2021
Speech on Bill 79 by the Québec Ombudsperson (in French)
On April 1, 2021, during the special consultations and public hearings on Bill 79, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret addressed the Committee on Citizen Relations.

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December 10 2020
Speech by the Québec Ombudsperson on the occasion of the publication of her Progress Report concerning handling of the first wave of COVID-19 in CHSLDs
On December 10, 2020, as part of the Québec Ombudsman’s investigation into the handling of the first wave of COVID-19 in Québec CHSLDs, the Québec Ombudsperson released a Progress Report which gives the floor to people who experienced the crisis firsthand. Here is the speech she gave at the virtual news conference.

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September 30 2020
Speech by the Ombudsperson to the Committee on Citizen Relations concerning Bill 56 (in French)
On September 29, 2020, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret gave this speech to the Committee on Citizen Relations as part of the consultations on Bill 56.

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September 24 2020
Speech of the Ombudsperson - Tabling of the 2019-2020 Annual Report
Ombudsperson, Marie Rinfret, when tabling of the 2019-2020 Annual Report on September 24, 2020.

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August 26 2020
Speech by the Ombudsperson about Bill 45 before the Committee on Institutions (in French)
Speech about Bill 45 by Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret on August 26, 2020, before the Committee on Institutions.

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June 9 2020
Speech by the Ombudsperson before the Committee on Public Finance concerning Bill 61 (in French)
Speech by the Ombudsperson on June 9, 2020, before the Committee on Public Finance as part of the special consultations and public hearings concerning Bill 61.

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February 18 2020
Speech by the Ombudsperson before the Committee on Health and Social Services concerning Bill 52 (in French)
Speech by the Ombudsperson on February 18, 2020, before the Committee on Health and Social Services as part of the special consultations and public hearings concerning Bill 52.

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December 5 2019
Speech by the Ombudsperson at the Laurent Commission (in French)
Speech by Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret on December 5, 2019, at the public hearings of the Laurent Commission (Special Committee on the Rights of the Child and Youth Protection)

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November 28 2019
Speech by the Ombudsperson at a symposium organized by the Barreau du Québec (in French)
Speech on the theme of recent developments in health law delivered on November 28, 2019, by Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret at a symposium organized by the Barreau du Québec’s continuing education section.

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