In his 2023-2024 Annual Report, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd reiterates that the shortage of labour in detention facilities is at the root of major breaches of prisoners' rights.
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March 20, 2024
Whistleblower Awareness Day 2024 — Promoting a culture of public integrity
Read moreIn the run-up to Whistleblower Awareness Day on Sunday, March 24, 2024, the members of the Public Integrity Partners Forum are highlighting the importance of whistleblowers in promoting a culture of public integrity in Québec.
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December 7, 2023
Special report — Public integrity in government departments and agencies: for disclosure mechanisms that are better known and that inspire confidence
Read moreProtecteur 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.
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October 4, 2023
First follow-up report on the Viens Commission: some gains, but still a long way to go
Read moreToday, 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).
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September 21, 2023
2022-2023 Annual Report — Understaffing: inevitability or a challenge?
Read moreToday, Protecteur du citoyen Marc-André Dowd tabled his 2022-2023 Annual Report in the National Assembly.
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September 21, 2023
2022-2033 Annual Report — Public bodies investigated for public integrity improve their practices
Read moreIn his 2022-2023 Annual Report, Marc-André Dowd presents disclosures and investigations that shed light on wrongdoing in government departments and agencies.
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September 21, 2023
2022-2023 Annual Report — Health services and social services: staff shortages, but really…
Read moreToday, Marc-André Dowd tabled his 2022-2023 Annual Report in the National Assembly. Again, this year, numerous investigations by his institution have shown that glaring staff shortages throughout the public health and social services network are cited by authorities as the main reason for service cuts, reductions and disruptions.
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September 21, 2023
2022-2033 Annual Report — Departments, agencies and correctional facilities: disturbing flaws and failure to respect rights
Read moreIn his 2022-2023 Annual Report, Marc-André Dowd stresses the importance for public authorities to embrace technology in order to increase access to their services. However, public bodies must make it a priority not to leave anyone behind.
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March 30, 2023
Special report — Protecting incapable adults: the Curateur public must be more vigilant regarding remiss private tutors
Read moreToday, 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.
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March 23, 2023
Whistleblower Awareness Day: Strengthening public organization integrity—In it together
Read moreOn the occasion of Whistleblower Awareness Day, March 24, 2023, the members of the Public Integrity Partners Forum want to remind us of how important rigour and confidentiality are in handling information from whistleblowers.
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