BackReport by the Protecteur du citoyen du Québec on the Pathways of First Nations and Inuit Children, Youth and Families in Youth Protection
On June 4, 2026, Québec Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd published the second follow-up report on the calls for action issued by the Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Québec.
The analysis of 13 calls for action regarding youth protection reveals significant progress, including legislative changes that better reflect the realities and rights of children. However, recurring issues are reported at every stage of youth’s pathway through services. The lack of consideration for children's voices and of access to preventive services are among these challenges.
“Closer collaboration, built on an equal‑footing relationship, would allow these initiatives to expand and reduce the overrepresentation of First Nations and Inuit children in youth protection,” declared Marc-André Dowd, who has issued six recommendations to ensure that the rights of First Nations and Inuit children are respected.
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Source: Office of the Protecteur du citoyen du Québec, Canada
