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ARTICLE · 10 JUNE 2024

Spotlight On Québec Law: Class Action Trends (Video)

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In this video, Sylvie Rodrigue, Ad. E., and Suzie Cloutier share the latest class action trends in Québec, including: Areas of focus for plaintiffs, such as the very recent rise of class actions against online platforms...

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Québec is among the most active class action jurisdictions in the country.

In this video, Sylvie Rodrigue, Ad. E., and Suzie Cloutier share the latest class action trends in Québec, including:

  • Areas of focus for plaintiffs, such as the very recent rise of class actions against online platforms
  • How class actions are increasingly being filed against entire industries
  • The trend of more cases going to trial—and the importance of fighting back

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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