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1. Prior Attempt to Resolve the Issue

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The complainant did not contact the media

Reason for which you did not contact the media or journalist.*

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The complainant has contacted the media

Name of the person contacted*

Date*

Outcome of the process (if the media or journalist responded).

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2. Complainant Identification

Designation*

First name*

Last name*

Phone number*

E-mail*

Address*

City*

Postal code*

Province*

3. Media Information

Name of media*

Name of journalist*

Date of publication or broadcast*

[Complaints must be submitted no later than one month following the publication of an article or the broadcast of a news report/program.]

Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request. The time limit for filing a complaint has expired. Complaints must be received within one month following the publication or broadcast of the matter under complaint. For exceptional reasons, you may request an extension by writing to: info@conseildepresse.qc.ca. You must explain the circumstances for the Council’s consideration.

Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request. The time limit for filing a complaint has expired. Complaints must be received within one month following the publication or broadcast of the matter under complaint. For exceptional reasons, you may request an extension by writing to: info@conseildepresse.qc.ca. You must explain the circumstances for the Council’s consideration.

See Rule 2 on operational procedures for the treatment of complaints

Name of program and/or article headline*

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Link(s) to the article and/or news report*

Time of broadcast (if applicable)

4. Reason(s) for Complaint

A complaint may include up to three (3) principles of journalism ethics and up to three (3) excerpts for each principle, for a maximum of nine (9) grievances in total. For a detailed description of journalism ethics and principles, see the Quebec Press Council Guide of Journalism Ethics.

In your estimation, which principle(s) from the Ethics Guide has/have been breached?

Principle from the Ethics Guide

Refer to the Ethics Guide for details.[In the drop-down menu, select the ethical principle that you believe has not been complied with depending on the reason for your complaint. For example, if you deem that an article contains inaccurate information, select the “Accuracy” principle.]

A discrimination grievance must contain a discriminatory reason. The Council uses the Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission’s list of personal characteristics: race, sex, color, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, pregnancy, language, political belief, ethnic or national origin, social condition and disability.

Excerpt

Which part of the journalistic production is relevant to your complaint?

(Be specific. It cannot consist of an entire article.)

Explain why, in your view, this principle has not been complied with? (400 words maximum)

Evidence supporting your complaint

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You may attach supporting documents only if you specify in what way each document contributes to your argument. Please indicate precisely which excerpts are relevant in each piece of evidence.

5. Rule on the Treatment of Complaints From the Public

Complainants must commit to notify the Quebec Press Council if they decide to refer any aspect of their case to any judicial instance, quasi-judicial instance, administrative tribunal or discipline committee, as stated in Article 12 of Rule 2 on Operational Procedures for the Treatment of Complaints From the Public.