Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill establishes a formal process for selecting, appointing, and reappointing independent administrative decision-makers.
Key Changes
- Creates a formal, standardized procedure for selecting independent administrative decision-makers in Quebec
- Establishes rules for the appointment of these officials to administrative tribunals and bodies
- Sets out a process for reappointing decision-makers when their terms expire
- Aims to increase transparency and consistency in how these positions are filled
- Applies to independent administrative decision-makers across various Quebec government bodies
Gotchas
- The bill is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, which can affect its likelihood of becoming law
- The bill was reinstated in a new legislative session, indicating it did not complete its passage in the previous session
- The unanimous introduction vote (108-0) suggests strong cross-party support, but introduction votes do not reflect final approval of the bill's content
- The full text details of the selection criteria and appointment procedures are not available from the provided source, limiting a complete assessment of the bill's specific provisions
- This bill is a Quebec provincial bill and applies only within Quebec's jurisdiction, not federally
Who's Affected
- Independent administrative decision-makers and tribunal members in Quebec
- Quebec government ministries and agencies that oversee administrative tribunals
- Citizens who appear before Quebec administrative tribunals (e.g., in labour, housing, or benefits disputes)
- Legal and public administration professionals involved in tribunal processes
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Gotchas
- The bill is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, which can affect its likelihood of becoming law
- The bill was reinstated in a new legislative session, indicating it did not complete its passage in the previous session
- The unanimous introduction vote (108-0) suggests strong cross-party support, but introduction votes do not reflect final approval of the bill's content
- The full text details of the selection criteria and appointment procedures are not available from the provided source, limiting a complete assessment of the bill's specific provisions
- This bill is a Quebec provincial bill and applies only within Quebec's jurisdiction, not federally
Summary
Bill 991 is a private member's bill introduced in the Quebec National Assembly by MNA André Albert Morin. It aims to create a standardized, transparent procedure for how Quebec selects, appoints, and reappoints people who serve as independent administrative decision-makers — these are officials who make rulings in administrative tribunals and similar bodies, separate from the regular court system. Independent administrative decision-makers play an important role in Quebec's justice system. They handle disputes in areas like labour relations, housing, professional licensing, and social benefits. Currently, the process for appointing these officials may lack consistency or transparency. This bill seeks to address that by setting out clear rules for how candidates are chosen and how appointments are made or renewed. The bill was introduced during the 43rd Legislature's 1st Session and was reinstated in the 2nd Session in October 2025. It passed its introduction stage unanimously (108 votes in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions), suggesting broad cross-party support.
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