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On June 4, 2025, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd released an investigation report entitled "Directeur de l’état civil – Accélérer la transmission des certificats de décès, par respect pour les citoyens" ("Québec Register of Civil Status – Expediting the transmission of death certificates, out of respect for citizens").
In Québec, the Directeur de l’état civil (DEC) reports to the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale. It is responsible for recording life events in the register of civil status and issuing copies of records and certificates relating thereto.
In Québec, the Directeur de l’état civil (DEC) reports to the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale. It is responsible for recording life events in the register of civil status and issuing copies of records and certificates relating thereto.
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