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—by Ombudsperson Raymonde Saint-Germain or by the Deputy Ombudspersons.

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.
Read more Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 98 (in French)
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).
Read more Opening speech at a symposium on home support services in Québec in 2030 (in French)
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.
Read more Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 92 (in French)
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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February 16 2016
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 87 (2nd hearing, French only)
Notes for the Ombudsperson's second hearing, on February 16, 2016, before the Committee on Public Finance, on Bill 87 - An Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings within public bodies.
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February 9 2016
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 70
Notes for the Ombudsperson's hearing before the Committee on Public Finance, on Bill 70 - An Act to allow a better match between training and jobs and to facilitate labour market entry.
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February 9 2016
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 87 (1st hearing)
Notes for the Ombudsperson's first hearing, on February 9, 2016, before the Committee on Public Finance, on Bill 87 - An Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings within public bodies.
Read more Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 87 (1st hearing)
September 17 2015
Speech of the Ombudsperson - Tabling of the 2014-2015 Annual Report
Ombudsperson, Raymonde Saint-Germain, when tabling of the 2014-2015 Annual Report on September 17, 2015.
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May 5 2015
Give mental health its rightful place
This morning, Ombudsperson Raymonde Saint-Germain was at the opening of Annual Mental Health Days 2015 as a guest speaker.
Read more Give mental health its rightful place