The Curateur public’s role and responsibilities in the assistance measure
In addition to recognizing an assistant to a person of full age, the Curateur public has several other responsibilities.
Preventing situations that could harm the person
To prevent situations of abuse, the Curateur public makes sure to:
- conduct a criminal background check on the prospective assistant;
- send a copy of the application for recognition to at least two people close to person seeking assistance;
- meet with the person seeking assistance (the meeting can involve a lawyer/notary);
- meet with the person seeking assistance and the prospective assistant (the meeting can involve a lawyer/notary);
- receive the prospective assistant’s written agreement to respect the privacy of the person seeking assistance;
- use its investigative powers when deemed necessary, for example, if it receives a report regarding the actions of a recognized assistant;
- remove the assistant’s name from the Public register of assistants
at the end of the 3‑year period. If the assisted person so wishes, they can terminate the recognition before that time or file a new application after that time.
Processing of reports by the Curateur public
Filing a report essentially involves notifying the Curateur public of a situation that could pose a threat to the safety and physical or mental well-being of an assisted person or cause damage or harm to their property. To find out how to file a report or what the Curateur public does when it receives a report, go to File a report with the Curateur public.
Contact the Curateur public about the assistance measure
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Toll-free: 1 844 LECURATEUR (532‑8728)
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Curateur public du Québec
C. P. 521, succ. B
Montréal (Québec) H3B 3K3
Last update: June 29, 2023
