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.

March 7 2018
Allocution de la protectrice du citoyen lors du colloque Pour le mieux-être des aînés 2018 (In French)
Allocution de la protectrice du citoyen lors du colloque Pour le mieux-être des aînés, le 7 mars 2018.

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January 16 2018
Allocution de la protectrice du citoyen devant la Commission de l’aménagement du territoire sur le projet de loi n° 155 (In French)
La protectrice du citoyen, Marie Rinfret, devant la Commission de l’aménagement du territoire lors des consultations sur le projet de loi no 155 - Loi modifiant diverses dispositions législatives concernant le domaine municipal et la Société d’habitation du Québec.

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October 24 2017
Allocution de la protectrice du citoyen en commission parlementaire sur le projet de loi n° 107 (In French)
La protectrice du citoyen, Marie Rinfret, devant la Commission des institutions de l'Assemblée nationale lors des consultations particulières et auditions publiques sur le projet de loi no 107 - Loi visant à accroître la compétence et l’indépendance du commissaire à la lutte contre la corruption et du Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes ainsi que le pouvoir du directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales d’accorder certains avantages à des témoins collaborateurs.

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September 28 2017
Speech of the Ombudsperson - Tabling of the 2016-2017 Annual Report
Ombudsperson, Marie Rinfret, when tabling of the 2016-2017 Annual Report on September 28, 2017.

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January 17 2017
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 115
Speech of the Acting Ombudsman, Mr. Claude Dussault, at the parliamentary committee before the Committee on Citizen Relations on Bill 115 — Act to combat maltreatment of seniors and other persons of full age in vulnerable situations.

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September 29 2016
Speech of the Ombudsperson - Tabling of the 2015-2016 Annual Report
Ombudsperson, Raymonde Saint-Germain, when tabling of the 2015-2016 Annual Report on September 29, 2016.
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August 23 2016
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 98 (in French)
Notes for the Ombudsperson's, on August, 23, 2016, before the Committee on Institutions concerning Bill 98, an Act to amend various legislation mainly with respect to admission to professions and the governance of the professional system.

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May 19 2016
Opening speech at a symposium on home support services in Québec in 2030 (in French)
On May 19, 2016, Ombudsperson Raymonde Saint-Germain gave the opening speech at a symposium on home support services in Québec in 2030 (French version only).

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May 10 2016
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 92 (in French)
Notes for the Ombudsperson's hearing, on May 10, 2016, before the Committee on Health and Social services, on Bill 92 - An Act to extend the powers of the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec and to amend various legislative provisions.

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February 18 2016
Speech of the Ombudsperson - Special report on detention conditions in Nunavik
News conference by Ombudsperson Raymonde Saint-Germain: tabling of the special report on detention conditions, administration of justice and crime prevention in Nunavik.

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