Quebec Ombudsman

• Quebec public services becoming ‘dehumanized’ as demand rises, ombudsperson says

  Marc-André Dowd released his annual report, which highlights several examples of people receiving inadequate care across the health network in the 12 months leading to March 31.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2024
  
• ‘Below expectations’: Quebec slow to improve public services for Indigenous people

  Less than one-third of the 142 recommendations made in a 2019 report on relations between Indigenous people and the province's public service have been implemented.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
  
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• Family of Montreal man killed while unlawfully jailed wants systemic racism inquiry

  Nicous D'Andre Spring, 21, died after being fitted with a spit hood and pepper-sprayed twice by jail guards the day after he should have been released from detention.

  Crime

  Jan 5, 2023
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• Quebec not doing enough for special-needs students in elementary schools: ombudsman

  The 60-page report on students with special needs and learning difficulties accessing educational services in the province contains 11 recommendations.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2022
• 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
• Long-term care homes were ‘blind spot’ in preparing for COVID-19 crisis, Quebec ombudsman says

  Quebec's ombudsman is calling for several changes in CHSLDs, including fixing staff shortages and changing how they are managed, to provide better care to residents.

  Health

  Dec 10, 2020
• Coronavirus: Quebec ombudsman backs mandatory masks as petition calls on province to cancel rule

  Masks will be mandatory in indoor public spaces as of July 18 in Quebec.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2020
• 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
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• Quebec premier won’t back down over handling of immigration file

  The province is holding public hearings over its proposed immigration bill.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2019
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• Quebec agriculture minister admits he misspoke about firing of whistleblower

  Quebec's agriculture minister says he went too far when he endorsed the firing of a whistleblowing bureaucrat.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2019