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 assistance measure.
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.
Do you have any questions? Contact the Curateur public.
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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 10:00 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: October 18, 2025