To be recognized as a rescuer under the
Act to Promote Good Citizenship, a person must have suffered physical or psychological injury, death or material damage as a result of volunteer assistance in Quebec.
The act of good citizenship
The act of good citizenship must have been:
- performed in Quebec
- performed on or after January 1,
1977
- performed voluntarily
The rescuer
The rescuer must:
- having provided assistance to a person because he or she had reasonable cause to believe that that person's life or physical integrity was in danger
- have suffered an injury to their integrity (psychological or physical) or material prejudice (damage to property, etc.).
For volunteer assistance provided on or after October 13,
2021, the application must be shown within the time limit set out in the
Act to assist persons who are victims of criminal offences and to promote their recovery (LAPVIC).
Death of the rescuer
The minor child, spouse or dependent of a rescuer who dies as a result of volunteer rescue work may be eligible for financial assistance.