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.

September 18 2019
Speech by the Ombudsperson to the Committee on Citizen Relations concerning Bill 18 (in French)
On September 18, 2019, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret gave this speech to the Committee on Citizen Relations as part of the consultations on Bill 18.

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June 13 2019
Speech by the Ombudsperson on the occasion of the tabling of the report entitled Application of the Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings relating to public bodies: major violations by MAPAQ (in French)
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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June 6 2019
Speech by the Ombudsperson at the General Assembly of the interdisciplinary council of Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (in French)
Speech by Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret on June 6, 2019, at the General Assembly of the interdisciplinary council of Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal.

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April 11 2019
Speech by the Ombudsperson to the Commission professionnelle des services du secrétariat général et des communications of the AQCS (In French)
On April 11, 2019, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret gave a speech to the Commission professionnelle des services du secrétariat général et des communications of the Association des cadres scolaires du Québec (AQCS).

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February 27 2019
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 9
Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret before the Committee on Citizen Relations for the special consultations and public hearings on Bill 9 - Act to increase Québec’s socio-economic prosperity and adequately meet labour market needs through successful immigrant integration.

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February 21 2019
Speech at the parliamentary committee concerning Bill 8 (in French)
As part of the special consultations and public hearings on Bill 8, Act to amend the Civil Protection Act concerning financial assistance, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret conveyed her comments to the Committee on Institutions.

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December 11 2018
Speech by the Deputy Ombudsman at the Journées Réseau 2018 (In French)
Speech delivered on December 11, 2018 by the Deputy Ombudsman – Citizen and User Services, Claude Dussault, at the Journées Réseau, organized by the Réseau des entreprises d’économie sociale en aide à domicile.

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November 27 2018
Speech of the Ombudsperson - Tabling of the 2017-2018 Annual Report
Ombudsperson, Marie Rinfret, when tabling of the 2017-2018 Annual Report on November 29, 2018.

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October 29 2018
Opening speech at the Congrès des conseils multidisciplinaires du Québec (In French)
Speech by Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret at the Congrès des conseils multidisciplinaires du Québec on October 29, 2018.

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October 26 2018
Speech by the Ombudsperson at the Clarity 2018 Conference (In French)
Speech delivered on October 26, 2018, by Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret at the Clarity Conference.

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