If the complainant disagrees with a decision made by the Commissioner, they may ask the Commissioner to review the decision by submitting new facts or elements.

In the event of a rejection at any time other than after investigation

When the Commissioner rejects a complaint following a preliminary analysis, a failure to cooperate on the part of the complainant during conciliation, following an unsuccessful conciliation or during the course of an investigation, the complainant may request a review of this decision by submitting new facts or elements within 15 days of receiving the decision.

If the Commissioner decides to grant the request for review, they may render the decision they deem appropriate.

The Commissioner's decisions are substantiated in writing and communicated to the parties as well as to the director of the persons concerned by the complaint.
 

How to request a review?

The complainant must complete an online request for review form. 

In the event of a dismissal after investigation

When a complaint is dismissed after investigation, a request for review may be submitted to the Tribunal administartif de déontologie policière (Administrative Tribunal for Police Ethics).

The application must be filed with the clerk's office of the Tribunal within 30 days of notification of the Commissioner's decision.

The Tribunal renders a decision after analyzing the reasons for the request and the file compiled by the Commissioner. At any time, the Tribunal may hold a hearing if it deems it necessary and cite the complainant to attend.

In its decision, the Tribunal may:

• confirm the Commissioner's decision to dismiss the complaint;
• overturn the Commissioner's decision, ordering her:
  • continue the investigation she had begun;
  • conduct a new investigation;
  • cite the person named in the complaint.

In matters of review, the decision of the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière is final and without appeal.

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