Access to legal advice

Yes. The Protecteur du citoyen may grant you financial assistance for the cost of conferring with the attorney of your choice if: 

• You disclose a wrongdoing or want to do so;
• As a witness or respondent, you cooperate in an audit or investigation stemming from a disclosure.

The Protecteur du citoyen can also reimburse you for the cost of legal counsel if you convey information to the Autorité des marchés publics or the Commission municipale du Québec.

To find out how to proceed, see the Access to legal advice page.

No. A person who has allegedly taken reprisals is not eligible for this service under the Act.

To find out more, see the Access to legal advice page.

Yes, under certain conditions, the Protecteur du citoyen may grant you financial assistance to reimburse the cost of consulting an attorney, which does not include the cost of representing you or drafting procedures and formal notices.

To find out if you qualify, you must apply to the Protecteur du citoyen. We will then determine whether your situation warrants financial assistance.