Quebec Law

• Quebec lifts freeze on joint bank accounts between spouses in case of death

  The new Quebec law aims to make it easier for co-holders of a shared bank account to access their share of the balance if their spouse or ex-spouse dies.

  Economy

  Dec 7, 2022
  
• Quebec justice minister has no power to block bilingualism requirement for judges, court rules

  Simon Jolin-Barrette argued that all lawyers should have the opportunity to become a judge, even if they are unilingual francophones.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2022
  
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• Bill 21 is Quebec issue, O’Toole says as some of his MPs take tougher stand

  O'Toole discussed the Quebec secularism law in response to a report that a teacher in western Quebec was reassigned from the classroom because she wore a hijab.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
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• Bill 21 legal challenge: Supporters testify that religious symbols send wrong message to kids

  Philosophy professor François Dugré told the courtroom Tuesday that while a teacher who wears a religious symbol might not be openly proselytizing, their clothing makes free discussion in the classroom more difficult.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2020
• Small victory in court for groups fighting Bill 21

  Two groups fighting Bill 21, Quebec's secularism law, won a small victory in court Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019
• Jurors continue to deliberate in case of Montreal man charged with killing ailing wife

  The jurors have two possible verdicts open to them: They must decide whether the crime carried the intent requisite for second-degree murder or if it was manslaughter.

  Crime

  Feb 21, 2019
• Judge gives juror final instructions in trial of Montreal man accused in wife’s death

  No acquittal possible for Montreal man accused in wife's death: judge

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2019
• Court rejects Quebec’s bid to ban citizens’ access to private online gaming sites

  The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association challenged the legislation and said it was pleased with the decision.

  Money

  Jul 24, 2018
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• Quebec Bar files motion calling on province to change law drafting process

  Quebec's law society is heading to court to challenge the way the provincial government goes about drafting and passing laws.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2018
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• Proposed changes to Quebec law unveiled at forum on sexual violence

  At a forum on sexual violence spearheaded by provincial officials in Quebec City, lawmakers announced sweeping changes — including investing $25 million — to fight sexual violence.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2017