Have you witnessed wrongdoing within a municipality? Here’s how to speak out against it.
On March 17, 2022, the National Assembly of Québec appointed Mr. Marc-André Dowd the Protecteur du citoyen. The motion was passed unanimously. His term of office will begin on March 27, 2022.
A crime victim contacted the Direction générale de l’indemnisation des victimes d’actes criminels. The agency authorized psychological counselling but refused to allow the sessions to be held by phone. The victim, who had mobility problems, complained to the Protecteur du citoyen.
The Protecteur du citoyen received a report about the care offered to the residents of Pavillon Philippe-Lapointe, a residential and long-term care centre (CHSLD) located in the Laurentians. The Protecteur du citoyen decided to intervene.
An informal caregiver tried to find a respite resource that would take care of his spouse for a few days. He was exhausted and really needed to rest. However, no place was available in his region. He complained to the Protecteur du citoyen.
Today, Québec Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret released a special report on how the public student financial assistance system is managed. The report describes what needs to be done to correct the lack of transparency and listening.
On March 2, 2022, Québec Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret wrote to the Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights and Ombudsman in Ukraine, Liudmyla Leontiivna Denisova.
Are you experiencing or have you experienced spousal or sexual violence? You have access to free help.
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.
