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Mental health court launched, though skepticism lingers

The Montreal Municipal Court became the latest jurisdiction in Canada to launch a mental health court even though a coalition of local community organizations sought a moratorium and a study to examine the effectiveness of specialized courts for mentally ill people.

Quebec minister has wide powers over immigration rules appeal court

The Quebec government has wide discretionary powers to issue selection certificates to foreign nationals seeking to settle permanently in the province.

Alimony rights for common-law spouses at stake in wealthy couple’s battle

Financial duties of common-law partners in Quebec lie at the heart of a battle between a wealthy couple.

Media restrictions in courthouses does not obstruct freedom of expression

Québec media restricted from using cameras and conducting interviews except in designated areas of the courthouse.

Elderly molester to serve sentence in seniors home

A 93-year old man who sexually abused his daughters nearly fifty years go was condemned to two years less a day to be served in the community due to his advanced age and health problems.