Quebec Superior Court

• 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
  
• Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s lack of French

  A former Parti Québécois leadership candidate says choosing a governor general who doesn't speak French is an insult to francophones and a signal that bilingualism doesn't matter.

  Canada

  Jun 30
  
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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
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• Quebec judge dismisses defamation suit against comedian Mike Ward regarding joke

  Judge Manon Gaudreault dismissed the suit but also rejected Ward's claim that Sylvie Gabriel's lawsuit was abusive and an excessive use of the legal system.

  Canada

  Jun 22
• Judge in Quebec election shooting trial given details of threats against PQ leader

  Details of the threats against former premier Pauline Marois were provided by Quebec provincial police after an exhaustive search ordered by the judge.

  Crime

  May 9
• Crown appeals stay of proceedings in case of Quebec judge accused of killing wife

  A former judge on the Quebec Court of Appeal, Jacques Delisle, 86, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife and was sentenced to life in prison.

  Crime

  Apr 28
• Transcontinental moving flyer distribution in Mirabel to Canada Post during appeal

  Mirabel switched to an opt-in system for Publisac in October 2019. Montreal plans to adopt such a system starting in May 2023 as it aims to become zero waste by 2030.

  Environment

  Apr 25
• Quebec lawyers ask for more time to get details about 2012 threats against PQ leader

  Last week, Justice Philippe Bélanger asked government lawyers to provide information about the threats after none of the witnesses was able to give details.

  Crime

  Apr 25
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• Transcontinental to appeal ruling dismissing effort to quash Mirabel flyer bylaw

  The city of Mirabel, north of Montreal, switched to an opt-in system for Publisac in October 2019. Transcontinental says an opt-out system is simple and effective.

  Canada

  Apr 20
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• Accused in Quebec City sword attack to argue not criminally responsible for killings

  The case at the Quebec City courthouse is expected to last from four to five weeks and will focus on Carl Girouard's mental condition at the time of the events.

  Crime

  Apr 11