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Elder discrimination and exploitation

Responsibility : Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse

The Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse may hold hearings to investigate cases of:

• discrimination or harassment oof older persons on any of the grounds prohibited by the Québec Charter of Rights and Freedoms;


• exploitation of older or disabled persons.

If you wish to file a complaint, you will first be informed of your rights. Following that, if the Commission does not have jurisdiction over your case, you will be informed of other possible remedies

if the Commission has jurisdiction over your case, you will be informed of other possible remedies. If the Commission has jurisdiction over your case, you will be able to file a formal complaint.

What to do
Contact your local office of the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse by phone, in writing, by e-mail or in person. If your complaint is admissible, you will be given a complaint form to complete.

What to read
The Commission has prepared an electronic guide (in French only) for seniors, their social and living environments, and the agencies and organizations that are in a position to improve their well-being. The guide abounds with relevant information on the subject of older people.

Personnes âgées : guide virtuel (French only)

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