The Québec Ombudsman analyzes bills before they are voted on at the National Assembly of Québec. The same applies to draft regulations before they are passed by the government.
On October 15, 2024, the Protecteur du citoyen sent a letter to the Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks. In it, he commented on the updated rules for better protecting property and people against flooding and watercourse movement.
In a letter to the Committee on Labour and Economy, the Ombudsperson commented on Bill 71 - Act to improve support for persons and to simplify the social assistance regime.
In a letter to the Committee on Institutions, the Ombudsperson commented on Bill 67 - Act to amend the Professional Code for the modernization of the professional system and to broaden certain professional practices in the field of health and social services.
In a letter to the Committee on Transportation and Environment, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 61 – Act enacting the Act respecting Mobilité Infra Québec and amending certain provisions relating to shared transportation.
In a letter to the Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft Regulation to amend the Individual and Family Assistance Regulation.
In a letter to the Minister of Public Security, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft Regulation to amend the Regulation under the Act respecting the Québec correctional system.
In a letter to the Committee on Public Finance, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 62 - Act mainly to diversify the acquisition strategies of public bodies and increase their agility in carrying out infrastructure projects.
In a letter to the Committee on Land and the Public Domain, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 45 – Act to amend the Act respecting safety in sports mainly to better protect the integrity of persons in recreation and sports.
On March 27, 2024, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 53 - Act to enact the Act respecting protection against reprisals related to the disclosure of wrongdoings and to amend other legislative provisions before a parliamentary committee.
In a letter to the Minister of Higher Education, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting financial assistance for education expenses.
