How to File a Complaint in Quebec

Not sure where to file your complaint in Quebec? Covers consumer, tenancy, and provincial service issues — with direct links to the right authority.

Find Your Path

Consumer & business disputes

Faulty goods, unfair business practices, contract disputes with a company.

Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) →

Residential tenancy disputes

Lease disputes, repairs, and eviction matters for Quebec tenants and landlords.

Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) — 1-800-683-2245 →

Provincial departments & public bodies

An unresolved complaint about a Quebec government department, agency, or health/social services institution.

Protecteur du citoyen (Quebec Ombudsman) — 1-800-463-5070 →

Federal services & your MP

Immigration delays, EI, passport issues, or any federal program not working as it should.

ComplaintCA's MP Finder identifies your riding's representative and helps draft a formal letter.

Cyber crime & online fraud

Scams, phishing, identity theft, online harassment.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre →

Legal disputes needing representation

When a complaint needs more than an authority referral — a lawyer's involvement.

ComplaintCA's Lawyer Panel connects you with vetted legal counsel.

Where ComplaintCA Fits

ComplaintCA doesn't replace the OPC, the TAL, or the Protecteur du citoyen — it helps you reach the correct one without guesswork, drafts your complaint in one of 7 supported languages, and keeps a record you can refer back to.

No need to read this whole guide — Asya can ask a few questions and point you to the right authority in seconds.

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Frequently Asked

Where do I file a consumer complaint in Quebec?

The Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) — see opc.gouv.qc.ca for phone and regional office contact.

Where do I file a tenancy dispute in Quebec?

The Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL), at 1-800-683-2245 outside Montréal/Laval/Longueuil.

Where do I complain about a Quebec government department?

The Protecteur du citoyen (Quebec Ombudsman), at 1-800-463-5070.

What is ComplaintCA?

A Canadian civic complaint platform that routes you to the correct authority, with AI-assisted drafting in 7 languages, an MP finder, a lawyer panel, and cyber crime reporting support.

Where do I report cyber crime in Canada?

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) and your local police service. ComplaintCA's Cyber Crime module helps you document the report first.

I'm Deaf or hard of hearing — how do I call a phone-only authority?

Use Canada VRS (free sign-language video relay, available 24/7) or dial 711 for a text-based relay operator — both let you place a real phone call to any number listed on this page.

Sources & Verification

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