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 February 7, 2023, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on Bill 3, Act respecting health and social services information and amending various legislative provisions before the Committee on Public Finances.
In a letter to the Minister of Public Security, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft Regulation respecting the financial assistance that may be granted to members of a deceased person’s family to cover expenses incurred for legal assistance and representation during certain inquests by a coroner.
In a letter to the Minster responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors’ residences.
In a brief to the Minister of Tourism, the Protecteur du citoyen commented on the draft Tourist Accommodation Regulation.
In a letter to the Minister of Education, Protecteur du citoyen Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft regulation on the mechanism for reviewing the results obtained by certain students.
In a letter sent to the Committee on Public Finances on February 16, 2022, the Québec Ombudsperson commented on Bill 17, Act respecting the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 25 March 2021 and amending other provisions.
In a letter sent to the Committee on Health and Social Services on February 10, 2022, the Québec Ombudsperson commented on Bill 15, Act to amend the Youth Protection Act and other legislative provisions.
On January 18, 2022, the Québec Ombudsperson presented a brief to the Committee on Culture and Education concerning Bill 9 – Act respecting the National Student Ombudsman.
In a letter sent to the Public Curator on November 26, 2021, the Québec Ombudsperson commented on the draft Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of the Public Curator Act.
On November 25, 2021, the Québec Ombudsperson sent the Committee on Citizen Relations a brief on Bill 1 – Act to amend the Educational Childcare Act to improve access to the educational childcare services network and complete its development.
