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protecteur du citoyen [3 records]

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Record 1 2022-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Public Administration (General)
OBS

… an ombudsman's duties may include the following: defending the rights of citizens by investigating complaints in the public and private sectors; listening to and supporting employees dealing with equity or mental health issues; assisting victims of crime; providing information, advice and mechanisms for resolving grievances and disputes fairly and effectively.

OBS

In French, the terms "protecteur du citoyen," "protectrice du citoyen," "médiateur du citoyen" and "médiatrice du citoyen" refer to a person whose duty is to defend the rights of citizens.

OBS

ombudsman: The recommended plural form in English is "ombudsmen."

OBS

ombudswoman: designation used only when referring to women.

OBS

ombudsperson; ombud: designations sometimes used as gender-neutral and inclusive terms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration publique (Généralités)
DEF

[Personne dont le rôle est] neutre et indépendant [et qui défend] les droits des citoyens en enquêtant sur les plaintes dans les secteurs public et privé.

OBS

En anglais, les termes «ombudsman», «ombudswoman», «ombudsperson» et «ombud» désignent une personne qui peut assumer différentes responsabilités (par exemple, défendre les droits des citoyens, écouter et appuyer les employés, fournir des conseils et des mécanismes pour régler les différends).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Administración pública (Generalidades)
DEF

Alto funcionario público encargado de proteger los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos ante los poderes públicos.

OBS

defensor del pueblo; defensora del pueblo: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda que, cuando "defensor del pueblo" se refiera a la persona que desempeña el cargo, se escribe con minúscula y en masculino o femenino atendiendo al sexo de su titular.

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Record 2 - external organization data 2022-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 3 2020-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Positions
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Provincial Administration
OBS

The Québec Ombudsman is independent[, is] not under the jurisdiction of the Government of Québec [and] reports to the National Assembly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes gouvernementaux
  • Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
  • Administration provinciale
OBS

Le Protecteur du citoyen est indépendant. Il ne relève pas du gouvernement du Québec. Il fait rapport à l'Assemblée nationale.

Spanish

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