Marie Rinfret

• Police ethics commissioner named Quebec’s new ombudsman

  A 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.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2022
  
• Legault under fire as opposition seizes on explosive report into COVID in care homes

  The 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.

  Health

  Nov 25, 2021
  
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• Quebec ombudswoman calls for review of long-term care model after COVID-19 deaths 

  The 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.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2021
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• Ombudswoman says Quebec home care insufficient for years, recommendations not implemented

  Marie 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.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2021
• Quebec ombudsperson to investigate coronavirus crisis response in seniors residences

  Quebec's ombudsperson is launching an "impartial and independent" investigation into the handling of the novel coronavirus health crisis in embattled nursing homes.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
• Quebec human rights commission president resigns after being criticized for management style

  Under fire for months for her management style, the president of Quebec's human rights commission resigned Thursday.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2018
• Frequent use of weekend jail terms in Nova Scotia, Quebec draws criticism

  Auditor 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.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2018
• Quebec ombudsman slams health care reforms

  Quebec'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.

  Economy

  Sep 28, 2017