June 8, 2022
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Elder abuse: to denounce it you need to recognize it
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Whether you’re a witness or a victim, learn how to react.
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June 7, 2022Bills and legislation
Reaction to a draft regulation concerning financial assistance that may be granted to certain people during inquests by a coroner
Read moreIn a letter to the Minister of Public Security, Québec Ombudsman 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.
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June 7, 2022Bills and legislation
Reaction to the draft Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors’ residences
Read moreIn a letter to the Minster responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Québec Ombudsman Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the certification of private seniors’ residences.
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June 2, 2022Useful tipLegal aid: free services for minors or people with low incomes
Read moreIn May 2023, the thresholds for legal aid eligibility were increased. Free access was also extended to include all children.
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June 2, 2022Health and social services
Intervention with McGill University Health Centre
Read moreThe Québec Ombudsman was informed about worrisome problems with the care delivered at Montreal Children’s Hospital. It decided to intervene with McGill University Health Centre, which is responsible for the care and services provided at the hospital.
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May 30, 2022A work-related accident or a crime: the compensation systems do not always match up
Read moreA man who had been injured on the job was assaulted and was compensated for the crime. However, the man noticed that he was not getting certain payments he had been receiving before the assault. He complained to the Québec Ombudsman.
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May 24, 2022If parents have the right to see their children, they shouldn’t be deprived of it
Read moreA father lost custody of his children, but he wanted to see them. A community organization put him on a waiting list for supervised visits. However, his file was closed before he even got a chance to see them. He complained to the Québec Ombudsman.
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May 18, 2022Useful tipVictims of spousal or sexual violence: the law protects you
Read moreThe law protects victims of spousal, family or sexual violence. Now there are specialized tribunals that support complainants. Here’s how.
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May 17, 2022Bills and legislation
Reaction to the draft Tourist Accommodation Regulation
Read moreIn a brief to the Minister of Tourism, the Québec Ombudsman commented on the draft Tourist Accommodation Regulation.
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May 13, 2022Bills and legislation
Reaction to the draft Regulation respecting the conditions and procedures governing the review of a result
Read moreIn a letter to the Minister of Education, Québec Ombudsman Marc-André Dowd commented on the draft regulation on the mechanism for reviewing the results obtained by certain students.
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