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Quebec Crown Prosecutors overworked and underpaid, says Association
Exasperated that ongoing discussions with the Quebec government to improve working conditions have led to little progress, the Quebec Association of Crown Prosecutors has publicly taken to task the provincial government for the second time in three months. The association is calling on the provincial government to hire another 220 crown prosecutors in order to […] Continue reading
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Appeal court orders new trial after language rights not respected
For the third time since 2005 the Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial because of the failure to respect the language rights of an accused. Continue reading
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Quebec inches its way towards doctrine of rectification
Quebec inches its way towards doctrine of rectification. Continue reading
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Appeal court takes tougher line on spousal support
When the Quebec Court of Appeal recently overturned an order that compelled a financial analyst to pay his ex-wife spousal support for an indefinite period, it caught family law experts by surprise. Continue reading
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Hockey legend Guy Lafleur found guilty of perjury
Hockey legend Guy Lafleur, “The Flower,” was found guilty of perjury and giving false evidence at his son’s bail hearing two years ago. Continue reading
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Quebec Court judge castigated by his peers, again
Nearly a year after being castigated by the provincial magistrates’ council for overstepping his boundries by incarcerating a police officer for 45 minutes who ostensibly lacked respect, Quebec Court Judge Claude Provost was reprimanded again by his peers. The Conseil de la Magistrature, whose mandate includes ensuring compliance with judicial ethics, reproached Judge Provost in […] Continue reading
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Cardiologist who had sex with patient ordered to pay $100,000
A cardiologist who had sexual relations with a patient was ordered by the Quebec Court of Appeal to pay $100,000 in damages to a former patient. Continue reading
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Elderly sexual offender sentenced to jail
An 82-year old man who sexually abused his two daughters received a 23-month sentence after the court held that advanced age should not the only determining factor in sentencing a criminal. Continue reading
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Workplace injury leads to criminal charges
A Montreal garage service manager was accused of two counts of criminal negligence causing injuries to two mechanics. Continue reading
