On March 2, 2022, Québec Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret wrote to the Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights and Ombudsman in Ukraine, Liudmyla Leontiivna Denisova.
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February 18, 2022
Reaction to Bill 17
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.
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February 14, 2022
Reaction to Bill 15
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.
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February 14, 2022
CNESST: important to dig deeper
A woman had arm pain. She felt that it was work-related. However, the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail denied her claim for compensation. She complained to the Protecteur du citoyen.
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January 24, 2022
Mental health: means of control must only be a last resort
A man was confined in a mental health institution. One day when he was agitated, the staff applied very strict measures to calm him down. The man felt that they should have acted differently to relieve him. He complained to the Protecteur du citoyen.
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January 20, 2022
Wrongdoings committed by a university professor: investigation conclusion
A person witnessed acts by a university professor that they believed were wrong. The witness spoke out to the Protecteur du citoyen about conflicts of interest and unauthorized use of a public body’s property.
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January 18, 2022
Brief by the Protecteur du citoyen concerning Bill 9
On January 18, 2022, the Québec Ombudsperson presented a brief to the Committee on Culture and Education concerning Bill 9 – Act respecting the National Student Ombudsman.
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January 13, 2022
Intervention with CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
The Protecteur du citoyen received a report about the CHSLDs of Chaudière-Appalaches. Apparently, the presence of a nurse was not ensured at all times. The Protecteur du citoyen decided to intervene.
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January 10, 2022
Disability pension: the social and occupational context must be considered in certain cases
A person considered that she was unfit for work because of her physical condition. She approached Retraite Québec about a disability pension, but was turned down. She complained to the Protecteur du citoyen.
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November 29, 2021
Brief by the Protecteur du citoyen on Bill 1
On November 25, 2021, the Québec Ombudsperson sent the Committee on Citizen Relations a brief on Bill 1 – Act to amend the Educational Childcare Act to improve access to the educational childcare services network and complete its development.