History

Founded in 2004 by victims' families for victims' families, the Association of the Families of Persons Murdered or Disappeared (AFPAD) is a Québec association that supports, accompanies, advises and defends the interests of families concerned by the cause.

The creation of AFPAD arose from the needs of victims' families to meet exchange and support each other through their ordeal and to influence judicial changes to insure a better protection of the Québec population.

In 2006, the first branch was opened in Montréal to serve the Western part of Québec.

In 2008, another branch opened its doors in Québec City and covers the Eastern part of the province.