Representations

Plaidoyer Victimes defends the rights and collective interests of victims of criminal offences. Its representations and activism contribute to the improvement of policies, legislation and practices in many areas of intervention.

25 February 2026

Bill 91 – An Act to establish the Unified Family Court within the Court of Québec
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2021An Act to assist victims of criminal offences and promote their recoveryQuebec Minister of JusticeComments and recommendations
2021Consultation on the Canadian Victims’ Bill of RightsHouse of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human RightsComments
2021Bill 84: a major change in direction …Quebec Minister of JusticePress release
2020Early release in the context of the COVID 19 pandemic and its impact on victims of crime and their familiesMinister of Public Safety Canada, Parole Board of Canada, Correctional Service of Canada, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of CrimeComments
2020

Introduction of Bill 55, An Act to amend the Civil Code to make civil actions for sexual assault, childhood abuse and spousal abuse imprescriptible.

Quebec Minister of JusticeLetter
2020Consultations of the Expert Committee on Support for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic ViolenceExpert committee on support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violenceBrief
2019Bill C-75 – Comments and position on the federal victim surchargeStanding Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, SenateBrief
2018Independent legal representation at third-party disclosure hearings – A right that must be recognized in QuebecMinister of Justice and Attorney General of QuebecAnalysis paper
2016The obligation to provide a medical certificate for victims who have suffered psychological harm: A new “way of doing things” at the IVAC that has multiple impactsDirection de l’indemnisation des victimes d’actes criminelsDiscussion paper
2016Bill 64, Firearms Registration ActCommittee on Institutions, National Assembly of QuebecBrief
2016Bill 64, Firearms Registration ActCommittee on Institutions, National Assembly of QuebecPress release
2014Bill C-32, An Act to enact the Canadian Charter of Victims’ Rights and to amend certain ActsHouse of Commons Committee on Justice and Human RightsComments
2014Bill C-32, An Act to enact the Canadian Charter of Victims’ Rights and to amend certain ActsMembers of the House of CommonsPress release
2014Bill C-479, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fairness to victims)Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, House of CommonsComments
2013Consultation on the Implementation of a Victims’ Bill of Rights in CanadaDepartment of Justice CanadaComments
2013RCMP Referrals to Victim Services – Deferred/Delayed Consent ModelCorrections and Criminal Justice Branch, Public Safety CanadaComments
2013Assistance and compensation for victims of crime – Preliminary consultationQuebec Ministry of JusticeComments
2013Bill22, An Act to amend the Crime Victims Compensation ActCommittee on Institutions, National Assembly of QuebecBrief
2013Bill22, An Act to amend the Crime Victims Compensation ActQuebec Minister of JusticePress release
2012Abolition of the Gun RegistryMembers of the House of CommonsPress release
2012Announcement of improved compensation for victims of crimeDirector of Compensation for Victims of CrimePress release
2012Bill 29, An Act to establish the Fonds Accès JusticeQuebec Minister of JusticeComments
2012Bill 29, An Act to establish the Fonds Accès JusticeCommittee on Institutions, National Assembly of QuebecPress release
2011Bill C-10, Safe Streets and Communities ActHouse of Commons Committee on Justice and Human RightsBrief
2011Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms ActPublic Safety CanadaNews release
2010Bill C-602, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)Members of the House of CommonsPress release
2010Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (parental leave)Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, House of CommonsComments
2010Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other ActsHouse of Commons Committee on Justice and Human RightsComments
2010Bill 83, An Act respecting the obligation of the State to fund certain legal servicesCommittee on Institutions, National Assembly of QuebecComments
2006Bill 25, An Act to amend the Crime Victims Compensation Act and other legislative provisionsNational Assembly of QuebecComments
2002Draft bill on Quebec’s correctional systemCommittee on Institutions, National Assembly of QuebecBrief
1996Review of the Youth Justice SystemStanding Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, House of CommonsComments
1996Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing) and to make consequential amendments to other ActsStanding Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, House of CommonsComments
1993Bill 106, Crime Victims Assistance and Compensation ActQuebec Department of JusticeBrief
1992Bill C-36 governing corrections and incarcerationCommittee on Justice and Solicitor General of CanadaBrief
1991Victim policyNational Parole BoardComments
1987Violence and mental health: the state of the question in QuebecMental Health Policy Committee of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociauxBrief
1987The Status of Victims and Victim ServicesQuebec Ministry of JusticeBrief
1986Public consultation on possible amendments to the Young Offenders ActMinister of Justice and Attorney General of CanadaBrief
1985Policy on conjugal violenceQuebec Department of JusticeBrief
1985SentencingCanadian Sentencing CommissionSubmission
1984The question of alternative mental health resourcesQuebec Mental Health CommitteeBrief