About IVAC
The Direction générale de l'indemnisation des victimes d'actes criminels (IVAC) is part of the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST). It is based at:
1199, rue de Bleury
Montréal (Québec)
H3B 3J1
Under the Act to assist persons who are victims of criminal offences and to facilitate their recovery
(LAPVIC), the Minister of Justice is responsible for the application of the Act and its financial assistance component. However, the law allows the Minister to enter into an agreement with any person or public or private organization which, under the terms of the agreement, may exercise any responsibility or power provided for in the law.
It is in this background that an agreement was signed between the Ministre de la Justice and the CNESST, delegating to the latter the responsibilities associated with the administration of the financial assistance provided for under the LAPVIC.
Through this Agreement, the Minister expresses his expectations in terms of the quality and level of service to be provided to victims. Under the Agreement, the CNESST is also responsible for administering the Act to promote good citizenship (LVFC).
Costs incurred in the application of these laws are reimbursed to the CNESST by the Ministère des Finances as part of the application of budget programs under the Ministère de la Justice.
Mission
The IVAC General Management supports victims, their families and rescuers. For more information, consult the detailed mission.