Quebec Ombudsman
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‘Below expectations’: Quebec slow to improve public services for Indigenous peopleLess 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.CanadaOct 4, 2023
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Family of Montreal man killed while unlawfully jailed wants systemic racism inquiryNicous 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.CrimeJan 5, 2023
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Quebec not doing enough for special-needs students in elementary schools: ombudsmanThe 60-page report on students with special needs and learning difficulties accessing educational services in the province contains 11 recommendations.CanadaJun 13, 2022
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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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Long-term care homes were ‘blind spot’ in preparing for COVID-19 crisis, Quebec ombudsman saysQuebec'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.HealthDec 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Quebec ombudsman backs mandatory masks as petition calls on province to cancel ruleMasks will be mandatory in indoor public spaces as of July 18 in Quebec.HealthJul 15, 2020
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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 premier won’t back down over handling of immigration fileThe province is holding public hearings over its proposed immigration bill.CanadaFeb 28, 2019
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Quebec agriculture minister admits he misspoke about firing of whistleblowerQuebec's agriculture minister says he went too far when he endorsed the firing of a whistleblowing bureaucrat.PoliticsFeb 4, 2019
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Quebecers waiting too long for public services: ombudsperson’s reportQuebec has a problem with long wait times for public services, according to a new report by the ombudsperson who found government budget cuts are leading to a reduction in service and a drop in quality of service.HealthSep 29, 2016
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