P-31.1 - Act respecting the Health and Social Services Ombudsman

Section 9 Disposition versions

2006-04-01

9. If deemed expedient by the Health Services Ombudsman, an inquiry may be held as part of the examination of a complaint.

For the purposes of an inquiry, the Health Services Ombudsman is vested with the powers and immunity of commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry commissions (chapter C-37), except the power to order imprisonment.

2001, c. 43, s. 9; 2005, c. 32, s. 254.

2002-04-01

9. If deemed expedient by the Health Services Ombudsman, an inquiry may be held as part of the examination of a complaint. In that case, the Health Services Ombudsman shall determine the rules of procedure applicable to the inquiry and transmit them to any person who will be required to give evidence before the Ombudsman.

For the purposes of an inquiry, the Health Services Ombudsman is vested with the powers and immunity of commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry commissions (chapter C-37), except the power to order imprisonment.

2001, c. 43, s. 9.