SAAQ: an internal mistake must not hinder a citizen’s

  • September 27, 2021
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The context

The complaint

The man was sure that he had sent the application correctly more than once. He complained to the Protecteur du citoyen.

What the investigation showed

A mistake in identifying the citizen had caused much confusion. Without wanting to, the SAAQ had created two files for the same application. Some of the documents received had been put in the first file, while others had been placed in the second. As a result, both files remained incomplete.

The outcome

Because of the Protecteur du citoyen’s intervention, the SAAQ quickly proceeded to check internally. The problem was identified and corrected promptly. The citizen’s application was handled as a priority.


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