Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill would give Members of the National Assembly the right to visit government-run administrative institutions.
Key Changes
- Formally recognizes the right of MNAs to visit government administrative institutions
- Strengthens parliamentary oversight of government operations and services
- Limits the ability of administrative institutions to deny access to elected members
- Reinstates a bill from a previous session, continuing its legislative progress
Gotchas
- The bill's full text provides limited detail in the available source, so the exact scope of which institutions are covered is unclear from this summary alone
- It is a private member's bill, which typically has a lower chance of passing than government-sponsored legislation
- The bill was reinstated after a session ended, suggesting ongoing legislative interest but no guarantee of passage
- The specific conditions or limitations on MNA visits (e.g., notice requirements, security exceptions) are not detailed in the available text
Who's Affected
- Members of the National Assembly (MNAs)
- Government-run administrative institutions (e.g., hospitals, detention centres, schools)
- Quebec government ministries and agencies
- Quebec residents who may benefit from increased oversight of public institutions
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Gotchas
- The bill's full text provides limited detail in the available source, so the exact scope of which institutions are covered is unclear from this summary alone
- It is a private member's bill, which typically has a lower chance of passing than government-sponsored legislation
- The bill was reinstated after a session ended, suggesting ongoing legislative interest but no guarantee of passage
- The specific conditions or limitations on MNA visits (e.g., notice requirements, security exceptions) are not detailed in the available text
Summary
Bill 591, introduced by Christine Labrie, MNA for Sherbrooke, is a private member's bill at the Quebec National Assembly. Its main purpose is to strengthen the ability of elected Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) to oversee how the government operates by formally giving them the right to visit administrative institutions — such as hospitals, detention centres, schools, or other government-run facilities. Currently, MNAs may face barriers when trying to visit or inspect government institutions on behalf of their constituents or in their oversight role. This bill would formally recognize their right to do so, making it harder for institutions to refuse access. This is meant to improve government accountability and transparency. The bill was first introduced on March 21, 2024, during the 43rd Legislature's 1st Session, and was reinstated in the 2nd Session on October 1, 2025. It is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than by the government.
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