Press releases

Further to a Court of Québec order, a health institution may confine persons whose mental health presents a danger to themselves or to others against their will.  These people may contest confinement before the Tribunal administratif du Québec (TAQ). However, given TAQ’s long processing times for this kind of motion, this form of recourse often remains purely theoretical. Today the Protecteur du citoyen released an investigation report on this subject.

In an investigation report released today, the Protecteur du citoyen shed light on the situation of children who do not qualify for the Québec Health Insurance Plan because their parents have a precarious migratory status.

In a report released today, the Protecteur du citoyen criticized the lack of consistency in the billing for hospital rooms.

Today the Protecteur du citoyen released an investigation report on the consequences of the rise in intermittent sentences in Québec’s correctional facilities.

The Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings relating to public bodies, which comes into force today, makes it possible for anyone to disclose a wrongdoing involving a public body to the Protecteur du citoyen with complete confidence and confidentiality.

Today the Protecteur du citoyen released an investigation report presenting its findings and recommendations concerning the public compensation system for crime victims (IVAC).