Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail – Montréal Island
CNESST
"Fairness, health and safety at work"
Ensure fair, safe and respectful working conditions for every employee and employer in Québec by administering labour-standards, pay-equity and occupational-health laws.
Occupational health & safety
Prevention, inspections and compensation
On-site prevention advice, workplace inspections, accident investigations, wage-loss compensation and rehabilitation for injured workers.
Labour standards
Information & complaints
Telephone information on wages, hours, leave; registration of complaints; mediation for harassment or unjust dismissal.
Pay equity
Helpdesk & audit programme
First-line answers, specialist assistance for complex calculations, and inspections to enforce pay-equity compliance.
Digital tools
Online claims & CalculAide
Secure portal for injury claims (MonEspace) and Excel/web wizards to calculate pay equity; chatbot Béatrice answers 10 000+ queries per week.
Call 1-844-838-0808 or use the online form to book an appointment; free of charge for workers and employers.
Office Hours
Island service centre
Provided upon appointment (book via call centre)
Montréal Island
Barrier-free access; virtual and in-person slots available.