According to several reports, the safety and well-being of CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS CHSLDs residents were allegedly compromised. The Protecteur du citoyen decided to intervene.
The Protecteur du citoyen received a report about the emergency room at Hôpital Santa Cabrini Ospedale, in Montréal. Every month, hundreds of people remain longer than the 24-hour limit set by the Department. The Protecteur du citoyen decided to intervene.
On March 17, 2022, the National Assembly of Québec appointed Mr. Marc-André Dowd the Protecteur du citoyen. The motion was passed unanimously. His term of office will begin on March 27, 2022.
An informal caregiver tried to find a respite resource that would take care of his spouse for a few days. He was exhausted and really needed to rest. However, no place was available in his region. He complained to the Protecteur du citoyen.
Today, Québec Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret released a special report on how the public student financial assistance system is managed. The report describes what needs to be done to correct the lack of transparency and listening.
On March 2, 2022, Québec Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret wrote to the Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights and Ombudsman in Ukraine, Liudmyla Leontiivna Denisova.
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.
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.
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.
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.
