Québec: Report Suspected Conversion Therapy - City Law

Civil Rights and Equity Quebec 3 Minutes Read · published February 12, 2026 Flag of Quebec

If you suspect someone is being subjected to conversion therapy in Québec, Quebec, act promptly. This page explains how municipal authorities, police and provincial human-rights bodies interact with federal criminal rules; where to report, what evidence helps, and what to expect from investigations. Reporting can protect individuals at risk, start police or rights-based investigations, and connect victims with supports. If the situation is an immediate danger, call emergency services first.

Report promptly and preserve any evidence such as messages, receipts or witness names.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement for conversion-practice complaints can involve different authorities depending on the facts: criminal allegations go to police, human-rights complaints go to provincial bodies, and municipal by-law teams may be involved only when a local regulatory issue is implicated. Below are practical enforcement points and typical processes.

  • Enforcers: Police (Service de police de la Ville de Québec) for criminal offences; the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse handles rights complaints and investigations (info)[1].
  • Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page [1].
  • Criminal penalties and any sentences are governed by federal law; specific monetary penalties or prison terms should be confirmed in the applicable federal provisions or court records (not specified on the cited page).
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to cease practices, mandatory counselling referrals, probation conditions or criminal records where offences are proven; administrative remedies via rights decisions may also order remedies for victims.
  • Complaint pathways: file a police report for criminal conduct; submit a human-rights complaint to the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse; municipal by-law enforcement contact applies only if a municipal regulation is implicated.
  • Appeals and review: criminal convictions are appealed through the courts; administrative decisions by the Commission have internal review or judicial review routes — time limits are set by the governing statute or regulation (not specified on the cited page).
If you fear immediate harm, contact police or emergency services without delay.

Applications & Forms

No special municipal form is published for reporting conversion practices. For rights complaints, consult the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse for submission methods; for criminal allegations, report directly to police or emergency services. The cited Commission page provides contact and complaint guidance [1].

How-To

  1. Preserve evidence: save messages, recordings, appointment details, payment records and witness names.
  2. If there is immediate danger, call 911 or local emergency services.
  3. Report criminal conduct to the Service de police de la Ville de Québec or local police station and request a report number.
  4. File a human-rights complaint with the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse for discrimination-based allegations; follow the procedures on their site [1].
  5. Seek legal or victim support services for advice on next steps, confidentiality and representation.
Document dates, times and participants clearly to make complaints easier to investigate.

FAQ

Can I report anonymously?
Some bodies accept anonymous tips, but police and the Commission often need contact details to investigate; check each agency's intake rules.
What evidence is most helpful?
Written communications, appointment records, payments, photos, audio/video and witness names are all useful.
How long do investigations take?
Timelines vary by agency and case complexity; specific time limits for appeals or reviews are set by statute or administrative rules (not specified on the cited page).

Key Takeaways

  • Report criminal conduct to police immediately if safety is at risk.
  • Use the provincial Commission for human-rights complaints about discriminatory practices.
  • Gather and preserve clear evidence before filing to help investigations.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse - Information and complaints

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