115. The Minister may designate a person generally or specially to verify whether the provisions of this Act and the statutory instruments are being complied with. The Minister may also, in the same manner, designate a person to verify whether the information in his possession could demonstrate that a teacher has committed a serious fault in the exercise of the teacher’s functions or an act derogatory to the honour or dignity of the teaching profession.
The person designated may(1) enter, at any reasonable time, any place where the person has reason to believe educational services for which a permit is required under this Act are being dispensed and the facilities of any private educational institution;
(2) examine and make copies of any register or document relating to activities governed by this Act;
(2.1) take photographs or make recordings;
(3) require any information or document relating to the application of this Act.
Despite subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph, to enter a dwelling house, a designated person must obtain the occupant’s authorization or, failing that, a search warrant in accordance with the Code of Penal Procedure (chapter C-25.1). The owner or person in charge of a place being inspected and any other person present is required to assist a designated person in the exercise of his functions.
1992, c. 68, s. 115; 2017, c. 232017, c. 23, s. 2811; 2024, c. 92024, c. 9, s. 361.