Balancing Act

Recent amendments to the Civil Code of Québec and the Labour Code aim to provide better support for survivors of sexual or domestic violence in civil and administrative matters, including matters of professional law. These amendments establish the same protections against myths and stereotypes that already exist in criminal law.

To be enforceable, non-compete clauses must be reasonably limited in terms of duration, geographical scope, and activities covered. However, the notion of “territory” is harder to define in the context of remote work. In a situation like this, what is a legitimate geographic restriction that would ensure the enforceability of a non-compete clause?

The Québec Court of Appeal recently dismissed an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Superior Court and held that the conclusions of the Superior Court, which we explore in this article, are consistent with established principles, and that it would not be in the public interest to grant leave to appeal.

To assure growth and sustainability, companies should place tax and governance considerations at the heart of their long-term strategic plans. Taking a strategic approach to one’s organizational framework is important to ensuring proper risk management, creating operational efficiencies and enhancing the resilience of one’s business. This is especially true from a tax perspective.

The suspension of the Skilled Worker Selection Program marked a significant pause in economic immigration to the province of Québec. This interruption stalled the process for many applicants and complicated matters for employers searching for skilled labour. With the suspension of the program now over, we take stock of the current situation.

The new Act respecting the negotiation and determination of conditions of employment requiring national coordination in particular in the public and parapublic aims to enhance the consistency and efficiency of the process leading to the establishment of conditions of employment requiring national coordination in the public and parapublic sectors. Here’s what you need to know.

The Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal issued its first ruling on the admissibility of expert reports on cryptocurrencies. This is the first such decision reported by a securities regulator in Québec or in any other Canadian province.

The authors comment on this judgment in which the Court of Appeal reaffirms the rights of Québec’s English linguistic minority to manage and control its educational institutions, invalidating the provisions of the Act to amend mainly the Education Act with regard to school organization and governance that infringe these rights.

Did you know that a warning letter or caution issued by the office of the syndic of a professional order can have significant repercussions, even if no formal complaint is filed?