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Bill 66: Québec revamps its infrastructure bill

On September 23, 2020, the Québec government (the “Government”) tabled Bill 66, An Act respecting the acceleration of certain...

Potential fast-track of infrastructure projects in Québec

On September 15, 2020, the Québec Government (the “Government”) will resume its efforts to pass a bill that would help accelerate the...

Québec Court of Appeal sets the record straight on the test for interlocutory injunctions in Québec and confirms liberal standing requirements for neighbourhood annoyance claims

In Groupe CRH Canada inc. c Beauregard, 2018 QCCA 1063, the Québec Court of Appeal provided extensive guidance on the test for interlocutory...

Document Management and Discovery: Tips, Traps and Best Practice

Best practices for the legal department of tomorrow, is a webinar series which offers practical tips and insights on developing strategies to best...

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies principles governing extracontractual solidary liability in Québec

On June 8, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada (the Court) rendered its decision in Montréal (Ville) v. Lonardi, 2018 SCC 29. 

Only the clearest release will stop a class action : Superior Court of Québec authorizes class action by former employees against Air Canada

On May 15, 2018, the Superior Court of Québec rendered judgment in Mc Mullen v. Air Canada, authorizing a class action against the airline by former...

Too punitive: Québec Court of Appeal cuts award of punitive damages down to size

On May 11, 2018, the Québec Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Vidéotron v Girard, 2018 QCCA 767. Vidéotron was appealing a Superior Court...

Peace of mind may not be priceless: Québec Court of Appeal authorizes extended warranty class action claiming exploitation of the consumer

On March 22, 2018, the Québec Court of Appeal rendered judgment in the matter of Union des consommateurs c Magasins Best Buy Ltée (the “Best...

Québec Beekeepers’ class action is authorized

On February 20, 2018, the Québec Superior Court granted an application on behalf of the beekeepers of Québec for authorization to institute a class...

Québec Court of Appeal confirms application of French language requirements for websites

The Court of Appeal confirmed the constitutional validity of the provisions of the Québec Charter of the French Language that require the joint or...