Marie Rinfret
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Police ethics commissioner named Quebec’s new ombudsmanA lawyer by profession, Marc-André Dowd has served in similar roles throughout his career. His five-year mandate is set to begin in late March.CanadaMar 17, 2022
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Legault under fire as opposition seizes on explosive report into COVID in care homesThe ombudswoman report and an ongoing coroner's inquiry into long-term care deaths have been at the heart of testy exchanges this week at the legislature.HealthNov 25, 2021
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Quebec ombudswoman calls for review of long-term care model after COVID-19 deathsThe report paints a picture of a health system that was thrown into chaos, resulting in improvised decisions, confusion around staffing, and a failure to properly apply directives.HealthNov 23, 2021
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Ombudswoman says Quebec home care insufficient for years, recommendations not implementedMarie Rinfret released her annual report Thursday, concluding that problems in home care persist year after year and support services are insufficient and suffer cuts regularly.CanadaSep 30, 2021
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Quebec ombudsperson to investigate coronavirus crisis response in seniors residencesQuebec's ombudsperson is launching an "impartial and independent" investigation into the handling of the novel coronavirus health crisis in embattled nursing homes.HealthMay 26, 2020
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Quebec human rights commission president resigns after being criticized for management styleUnder fire for months for her management style, the president of Quebec's human rights commission resigned Thursday.CanadaNov 29, 2018
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Frequent use of weekend jail terms in Nova Scotia, Quebec draws criticismAuditor general Michael Pickup said statistics show Nova Scotia was among the leaders nationally in using weekend sentences in 2015, with about 16 per cent of offenders serving them.CanadaJun 21, 2018
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Quebec ombudsman slams health care reformsQuebec's ombudsman slammed the government for shortcomings in the health care system. She says the Liberals' reforms implemented two years ago have not resulted in better services in several areas.EconomySep 28, 2017
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