Reactions to bills and draft regulations

In a letter to the Commission des finances publiques, the Protecteur du citoyen commented on Bill 92 – An Act to amend various provisions mainly with respect to the financial sector.

On April 11, 2025, the Québec Ombudsperson sent a letter to the Minister of the French Language discussing the proposed amendments to two draft regulations on the use of French by the civil administration.

In a letter addressed to the Commision des relations avec les citoyens, the Protecteur du citoyen commented on Bill 84 – An Act respecting national integration.

In a letter sent to the Commission des finances publiques, the Ombudsperson, Marc-André Dowd, comments on Bill 82, An Act respecting the national digital identity and amending other provisions.

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.