Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ)
Description de l'organisme
The Commission was constituted under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms in 1976. The present name and responsibilities of the Commission result from the merging in 1995 of the Commission des droits de la personne and the Commission de protection des droits de la jeunesse.
The Commission is independent from the government and fulfills its mission for the sole benefit of citizens and in the public interest.
The Commission’s mission is to promote and uphold the principles stated in :
• the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
• the Youth Protection Act
• the Youth Criminal Justice Act
The Commission also ensures the enforcement of :
• the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies
The Commission’s mission includes the following responsibilities :
• Inform the public about rights recognized by the Charter, the Youth Protection Act and Youth Criminal Justice Act;
• Carry out investigations in cases of discrimination and exploitation (under the Charter) and in cases of infringements of children and youth rights (under the YPA or the YCJA);
• Make recommendations to the Québec government regarding conformity of laws with the Charter and regarding any issue related to rights and freedoms and youth protection;
• Undertake and promote research and publications on fundamental rights and freedoms and on children rights;
• Offer an advisory service on reasonable accommodation to employers and decision-makers;
• Monitors the application of equal access to employment programs;
• Cooperate with any organization, dedicated to the promotion of human rights and freedoms, in or outside Québec.
Description des services
● Handling of complaints from anyone who believes they have been victims of discrimination or exploitation within the meaning of the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms or who believes the rights of a child have been infringed upon by an institution, organization or person providing services under the Youth Protection Act or the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
If the complaint is found to be admissible, the Commission may investigate, issue recommendations or refer the matter to a tribunal. To file a complaint, phone or visit one of the regional offices.
● Legal information service on discrimination and human rights and help in formulating complaints. Available free of charge. Service provided by phone, by e-mail and in person with or without an appointment.
● Legal information and training sessions to gain understanding and acceptance of the purpose and provisions of the Charter and to make the public aware of their rights. Available free of charge. Phone for details.
● Legal information publications on various aspects related to individual rights and youth rights. Available free of charge. Go to their website to order information leaflets.
● Equal-access program: assistance to public organizations involved in implementing an equal access program under Part III of the Charter. The service is adapted to the particular needs of each organization. Available free of charge. Phone for details.
Contact the head office or the regional office nearest you:
Montréal Office (the head office)
360, rue Saint-Jacques, second floor
Montréal (Québec)
H2Y 1P5
The Regional Offices:
Québec Office
575, rue Jacques-Parizeau, bureau 4.31
Québec, (Québec)
G1R 6A7
Tel. : 418 643-1872
Fax : 418 643-4725
quebec@cdpdj.qc.ca
Saguenay Office
227, rue Racine Est, bureau 1.05
Saguenay (Québec)
G7H 7B4
Tel. : 418 698-3636
(closed to the public)
Saint-Jérôme Office
227, rue St-Georges, bureau 202
Saint-Jérôme (Québec)
J7Z 5A1
Tel. : 450 569-3219
Fax: 450 569-3228
Sept-Îles Office
456, rue Arnaud, bureau 1.06
Sept-Îles (Québec)
G4R 3B1
Tel. : 418 962-4405
Fax: 418 962-7762
Sherbrooke Office
375, rue King Ouest, bureau 1.05
Sherbrooke (Québec)
J1H 6B9
Tel. : 819 820-3855
Fax : 819 820-3860
Trois-Rivières Office
100, rue Laviolette, bureau 100
Trois-Rivières (Québec)
G9A 5S9
Tel. : 819 371-6197
Fax : 819 820-3860
Val d’Or Office
1200, 8e Rue, bureau 101
Val-d’Or (Québec)
J9P 3N7
Tel. : 819 354-4400
Coordonnées
Bureau de Montréal (siège social)
360, rue Saint-Jacques, 2e étage
Montréal (Québec)
H2Y 1P5 information@cdpdj.qc.ca
Heures d'ouverture : Monday too Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Téléphone(s) :
514-873-5146
toll-free : 1-800-361-6477
Télécopieur(s) :
514-873-6032
Site internet : www.cdpdj.qc.ca