An Act respecting the Québec correctional system
Under this law, you have the right to… Be informed Upon request, you have the right to obtain certain information concerning the offender’s release. In certain cases (domestic violence, sexual assault, pedophilia), the Quebec Parole Board must take all possible steps to communicate this information to the victim or the person acting on the victim’s […]
An Act respecting labour standards in Québec
Under this law, you have the right to… Obtaining a leave of absence for domestic or sexual violence You have the right to be absent from work for up to 26 weeks in any 12-month period if you are a victim of domestic or sexual violence. If you have 3 months of continuous service, you […]
Courts of Justice Act
Under this law, you have the right to… Taking time off work to testify in court When you receive a “subpoena” to appear as a witness in court, you have the right to take time off work to testify. The Act prohibits your employer from suspending or removing you, discriminating or retaliating against you, or […]
Youth Protection Act
Under this law, every child and his or her parent (or legal guardian) have the right to… To be consulted A child and his or her parents have the right to be consulted at every stage of the intervention and in the search for solutions. Be informed A child and his parents have the right […]
Victims of Crime Assistance Act
This law was repealed on October 13, 2021 with the coming into force of the Loi visant à aider les personnes victimes d’infractions criminelles et à favoriser leur rétablissement (LAPVIC).
An Act to assist victims of criminal offences and promote their recovery
The Loi visant à aider les personnes victimes d’infractions criminelles et à favoriser leur rétablissement (LAPVIC) came into force on October 13, 2021. As of this date, victims of a criminal offence and their next of kin will benefit from the provisions of the new system. To find out about the main changes brought about […]