The Direction de la protection de jeunesse (DPJ) in Montreal reported that it processed child‑protection reports at a rate three times higher than the average across Quebec for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. The findings were disclosed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The DPJ, which serves as Quebec’s child‑welfare authority, tracks the number of reports received by its regional offices as an indicator of workload and demand for protective services. The Montreal office’s volume, according to the latest figures, stands at threefold the provincial norm for the same period.
Officials noted that the disparity reflects the concentration of cases in the city and underscores the pressure on Montreal’s child‑protection teams. While the agency does not provide exact counts, the three‑times‑higher level signals a markedly greater intake of concerns compared with other regions of the province.
The report places the Montreal DPJ’s activity within the broader context of Quebec’s child‑welfare system, where each regional office contributes to a collective effort to safeguard minors. The elevated number of reports for Montreal suggests that its regional office bears a disproportionate share of the province’s overall case load, influencing staffing needs and resource allocation.
No additional data on trends over previous years or the outcomes of the reports were released. The agency’s presentation focused solely on the comparative volume for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, highlighting the need for continued monitoring of regional workload disparities across the province.