[Québec] Ongoing Road Control Confinement: Government Negligence or Criminal Inaction?

October 6, 2025

Source: AFPC Québec

Seven months have passed since the Administrative Labour Tribunal (TAT) ruled that Québec’s road inspectors perform dangerous work and must receive better protection.

Yet, instead of implementing the decision, the government has kept inspectors confined to their control stations — preventing them from carrying out their vital duties on Québec’s highways.

This prolonged inaction raises a serious question: could it amount to criminal negligence?

Each day that passes without concrete measures worsens the situation, as serious and fatal truck-related crashes continue to rise. The government’s inaction endangers the lives of all road users.

Jean-Claude Daigneault, President of the Fraternity of Québec Road Inspectors (FCCRQ), expressed his outrage:

“We hold the government accountable. This situation is unacceptable and indefensible. It’s time to show leadership and common sense.”

With over 110,000 interventions every year, Québec’s road inspectors play a critical role in accident prevention, heavy vehicle enforcement, and public safety.

Keeping them off the roads has led to serious consequences for everyone’s safety.

The FCCRQ is demanding immediate action from the government to:

•Comply with the Administrative Labour Tribunal ruling;

•Provide inspectors with adequate protective equipment;

•Allow their swift return to field operations across Québec.