Quebec Justice System

• Quebec justice minister making changes to reduce court delays

  Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette is making changes, allowing justices of the peace to undertake administrative procedures to ease the burden on judges.

  Canada

  Feb 12
  
• Grandmother whose daughter and grandchildren were killed denounces delays in justice system

  Synthia Bussières, 38, and her two young children were killed almost exactly a year ago. Now her mother is denouncing lengthy delays in the justice system.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
  
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• Quebec victims group surprised after man gets conditional discharge for sex assault

  A Quebec court judge gave Simon Houle probation and a conditional discharge, in part because a conviction would make it hard for him to travel for his job as an engineer.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
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• Support dogs to comfort victims at Quebec’s specialized courts

  Support dogs will be offered in the province's specialized courts that were recently created to handle cases of sexual violence and domestic assault.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
• Quebec unveils free legal consultation for survivors of sexual, domestic violence

  Under the plan, some people will be able to qualify for free legal representation before the courts.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2021
• Quebec earmarks $14M to support justice services in Indigenous communities

  The funding will be used to help Indigenous people directly within their communities and in cities.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2021
• Quebec unveils $19.2M in funding to widen access to justice system for Indigenous communities

  The Quebec government said the $19.2 million in funding is a response to recommendations outlined in the report from the Viens Commission.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2021
• Quebec tables bill to abolish time constraints for civil cases related to sexual assault

  If passed, Bill 55 will abolish the statute of limitations for civil suits related to sexual assault.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2020
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• Quebecers experiencing sexual violence, workplace harassment can get free legal aid from Juripop

  Juripop provides free legal advice to clients across Quebec. It also provides interpretation services for people who do not speak English or French.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2020
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• Ex-Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau requests stay of proceedings

  The 51-year-old was arrested almost four years ago in connection with an investigation into the granting of political funding in exchange for public contracts.

  Politics

  Jan 9, 2020