Court of Quebec
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Quebec Superior Court judges launch suit against governments
In an extraordinary development at a time when the justice system in Quebec is grappling with the after-effects of the landmark Jordan ruling, Quebec Superior Court judges have launched a suit against the federal and provincial government over the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Quebec in some civil matters. Continue reading
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Number of photo radar tickets issued in Quebec has dramatically plunged
The number of photo radar tickets that have been issued has dramatically plunged over the past couple of months following two decisions that called into question the rules around the province’s use of the automated speed and red-light enforcement technology. Continue reading
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Court of Quebec Judge acted as a private lender before being appointed
A recently appointed Court of Quebec judge has lent more than $9 million in loans over the past few years, according to an investigation by a French-language newspaper. Continue reading
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Quebec government appoints three new judges
The Quebec government is ramping its judicial appointments to ease the growing backlog of cases in the justice system. Quebec Justice Minister Stéphanie Vallée announced the appointment of three new Court of Quebec judges, making it the 20th judge the provincial government has appointed this year. Last December the Quebec government announced it was going… Continue reading
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Matchmaking service fined by Quebec consumer protection watchdog
A matchmaking company has been fined $14,000 by the Quebec Consumer Protection Office after it was found to have breached the province’s consumer protection laws.Lifemates, owned and operated by Elite Singles Canada Corporation, was found guilty of drafting contracts in a language other than French without the consent of the consumer. Continue reading
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Quebec judge may be a step closer to being removed from the bench
A Quebec judge who refused to hear a quarrel between neighbours and insisted that they negotiate a settlement may be a step closer to being removed from the bench after the Quebec Court of Appeal announced it will launch an inquiry on his conduct. Continue reading
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Photo radar under the gun in Quebec
Photo radar tickets are under the gun in Quebec, following a series of decisions that have put thousands of tickets in jeopardy after the courts called into question the rules around the province’s use of the automated speed and red-light enforcement technology. Continue reading
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Revenue Canada investigation highly reprehensible, says court
A “highly reprehensible” and illegal probe by the Canada Revenue Agency that failed to draw the distinction between a civil tax audit and a criminal tax investigation has put into jeopardy several tax evasion criminal cases involving Quebec construction companies and corruption charges against former federal civil servants, according to tax experts. Continue reading
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Appeal court provides guidance on workplace investigations
Workplace investigations are “intrinsically linked to an employer’s exercise of power in matters of management and discipline,” rules the Quebec appeal court. Continue reading
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University research group ushering justice system into digital age
An online dispute resolution pilot project to resolve small claims court cases is scheduled to be launched this fall by the Quebec government thanks to efforts by a university research group that wants to usher the justice system into the digital age. Continue reading