Special reports

Québec Ombudsperson Marc‑André Dowd published today the second follow-up report on the calls for action of the Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Québec: listening, reconciliation and progress.

Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd released today the findings of an investigation into the management of complex cases in Québec’s detention facilities.

On April 14, 2026, the Protecteur du citoyen has published a good practice guide for inclusive public services in the digital age.

The Protecteur du citoyen today released a situation report on the implementation of the calls for action of the Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Québec: listening, reconciliation and progress, also known as the Viens Commission.

Today, the Protecteur du citoyen released an investigation report entitled Directeur de l’état civil – Accélérer la transmission des certificats de décès, par respect pour les citoyens (Québec Register of Civil Status – Expediting the transmission of death certificates, out of respect for citizens).

On the fifth anniversary of the tabling of the report of the Viens Commission, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd announced that he would produce a thematic follow-up on the Commission's impact on youth protection in Indigenous communities.

Protecteur du citoyen Marc-André Dowd today released his special report on public integrity: Notoriété et crédibilité des mécanismes de divulgation au sein des organismes publics québécois.

Today, Protecteur du citoyen Marc-André Dowd released his first follow-up report on the Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Québec: listening, reconciliation and progress (Viens Commission).

Today, Protecteur du citoyen Marc-André Dowd released an investigative report titled Under tutorship but vulnerable nonetheless - Protect the assets of incapable adults under private protective supervision regimes.