The Québec Bar Association has honoured Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret by awarding her the Mérite Christine-Tourigny 2017 prize. This distinction highlights the commitment of members or former members of the Québec Bar Association towards the legal profession, their social involvement and their special contribution to the advancement of women in the profession.
Madam Marie Rinfret, an attorney by training, has been the Ombudsperson since March 27, 2017. Previously she was Vice-President, Wage Parity, at the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail. She was also the Secretary and Legal Affairs Manager at the Office des professions du Québec and held various positions within the public service.
Madam Rinfret officially received this honour during a ceremony on June 16, 2017.
