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.
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 Commission des finances publiques, the Ombudsperson 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 Commission de l’aménagement du territoire, the Ombudsperson 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.
In a letter to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 48 – Act to amend mainly the Highway Safety Code to introduce provisions relating to detection systems and other highway safety-related provisions.
In a letter to the Committee on Citizen Relations, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 46 – Act to improve the protection of children receiving educational childcare services.
On February 6, 2024, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 37 (Act respecting the Commissioner for Children’s Well-Being and Rights) before a parliamentary committee.
In a letter to the Minister Responsible for Seniors, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors’ residences.
