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.

  1. April 14, 2021

    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.

  2. April 1, 2021

    On April 1, 2021, during the special consultations and public hearings on Bill 79, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret addressed the Committee on Citizen Relations.

  3. December 10, 2020

    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.

  4. September 24, 2020

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

  5. December 5, 2019

    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)

  6. November 28, 2019

    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.

  7. November 14, 2019

    On November 14, 2019, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret gave a speech on the issues and limits of successful transparency at the symposium organized by the Research Chair on Democracy and by parliamentary institutions.

  8. November 8, 2019

    Speech by the Ombudsperson on November 8, 2019, in Québec City, on the occasion of the 2019 convention of the Société de criminologie du Québec.

  9. September 26, 2019

    Ombudsperson, Marie Rinfret, when tabling of the 2018-2019 Annual Report on September 26, 2019.

  10. June 13, 2019

    Speech by Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret on June 13, 2019, on the occasion of the tabling of the special investigation report entitled Application of the Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings relating to public bodies: major violations by MAPAQ.


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