The Supreme Court of Canada was asked to determine the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Act and Regulations insofar as they affect the solicitor-client privilege and the ethical obligations of lawyers.

On September 21, the National Assembly of Quebec adopted the Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information.

The contractors were accused of failing to notify the CCQ of the hiring of a worker.

Structural problems were noted in a building in the city of Trois-Rivières belonging to the Corporation d'hébergement du Québec that required remedial work consisting of driving new piles and raising the building.

Did you know that the city or municipality in which your property is located could have what the law calls a "pre-emptive right" on your immovable property, i.e. a right to purchase...

The total amount of the fine pursuant to a statement of offence includes the penalty itself, court costs and a "contribution".

The first implementing regulations for the Act to increase the number of zero-emission motor vehicles in Québec in order to reduce greenhouse gas and other pollutant emissions...

Since its adoption in April 2016, the European Union's ("EU") General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") has been a hot topic, particularly because of its broad scope and the heavy fines for contravening it.

Le projet de loi C-208 – Loi modifiant la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu (transfert d'une petite entreprise ou d'une société agricole ou de pêche familiale) a reçu le 29 juin dernier la sanction royale...

Mere hours after it was issued on March 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Bykovets was already making rounds in the dailies and on social media...

When a business is sold, it is customary for the seller to include, in the share purchase agreement, certain representations and warranties to the buyer regarding the financial position of the company being acquired.

In February, the Minister of Labour tabled Bill 89, An Act to give greater consideration to the needs of the population in the event of a strike or lock-out, in the Québec National Assembly.

On October 22, 2021, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the Horrocks case regarding the respective jurisdictions of labour arbitrators and human rights tribunals.

In October, the Quebec government announced that vaccination would be mandatory for health care workers but did not provide guidance for other economic sectors.

The Administrative Labour Tribunal examined whether an employee's resignation during a nine-month working notice period constituted constructive dismissal or a voluntary departure. The case explores the legal distinction between an initial termination announced by the employer and a subsequent resignation, and whether management actions during the notice period can transform a resignation into a dismissal without cause.

This article was written in collaboration with Arnaud Rorgiez, eng., EMBA, PMP, a partner at Strategia Conseil, and Pier-Olivier Leclerc, eng., PA LEED, a project management consultant at Strategia Conseil.

Québec's government has introduced a comprehensive draft regulation to modernize its hazardous materials management framework, marking the first major overhaul since the late 1990s. The reform introduces five key focus areas including enhanced traceability systems, new disposal charges, clearer rules for accidental releases, refined regulatory standards, and more stringent requirements for disposal sites. These changes aim to strengthen accountability across the hazardous materials management chain whi

The pandemic has not made recruiting either local or international workers easy for companies in the region. Many employers who initially relied on temporary foreign workers to fill their human resources needs...

The Quebec Superior Court has ruled on the constitutionality of article 2858.1 of the Civil Code of Quebec, which establishes a presumption of irrelevance for evidence based on myths and stereotypes in cases involving sexual and spousal violence. The decision addresses whether this evidentiary framework infringes upon constitutional rights including reputation, full answer and defence, procedural fairness, and the right to a public hearing.

In a decision rendered on February 11, 2020, the Superior Court reiterated the principle established by the Supreme Court of Canada, that between professionals and building contractors, liability ultimately rests solely ...