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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
