18. To carry out the mandate entrusted to it by section 509 of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Committee may(1) submit observations or give its opinion on any administrative document produced by the Minister to guide institutions in the preparation of programs of access to health services and social services in the English language to English speakers;
(2) give its opinion on the approval, assessment and modification by the Government of each program of access;
(3) monitor the application of the programs of access in the various regions of Québec;
(4) give its opinion on any proposed legislative amendment likely to affect the provision of health services and social services in the English language and on any other matter affecting the provision of services;
(5) favour the preparation and circulation of the documents and programs to inform on the provision of health services and social services in the English language.
Furthermore, for the purpose of giving its opinion in accordance with section 509 of that Act, the Committee maintains relations with the English-speaking communities of Québec. The Committee also holds consultations as required, solicits opinions and receives and hears requests and suggestions by persons, organizations or associations. It may also create subcommittees.
O.C. 683-93, s. 18; 454-2018O.C. 454-2018, s. 121; 1533-2021O.C. 1533-2021, s. 141.