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August 6th, 2020

The Superior Court weighs in on COVID-19 and force majeure

In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Quebec addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the contractual obligations of parties to a commercial lease. This decision is likely the first of many to address this increasingly pervasive issue for businesses operating in Quebec. The decision In Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc. v. 9368-7614 […]

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July 23rd, 2020

New investment opportunities for French and other foreign investors in Quebec

The forced hiatus in business activity and the economic shock caused by COVID-19 have hit many Quebec business owners hard. The impact is especially heavy for owners saddled with the burden of succession planning and finding no one to take over the reins. Currently, 30 to 60,000 Quebec businesses are in danger of disappearing within […]

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July 22nd, 2020

The Administrative Tribunal of Québec reconfirms the principles governing reimbursement of legal expenses

It has long been established that a party subject to expropriation is not entitled to the reimbursement of legal fees as damages caused by the expropriation. However, there are two exceptions to this rule: (1) where there has been bad faith or abuse of process by the expropriating party; and (2) where expropriation proceedings have […]

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July 21st, 2020

The Coronavirus Charter of Commitment: have you signed?

Over 890 employers and employees in Quebec have already signed the Charter of Commitment to Combat Coronavirus in the Workplace (the Charter). The Charter was published on the initiative of the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), following consultations with major union and employer representatives. The […]

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July 14th, 2020

COVID-19: calculation of prescription periods, forfeiture periods and procedural deadlines to resume on September 1, 2020

On March 15, 2020, the Chief Justice of Quebec and the Minister of Justice issued Order 2020-4251 (the “Suspension Order”), pursuant to Article 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure,1 following the March 13, 2020 declaration of a health emergency (the “Declaration of Health Emergency”) resulting from the coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis.2 The Suspension Order provided for […]

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June 26th, 2020

Privacy protection in Quebec: an overview of amendments to the law governing the private sector

I. Modernizing privacy legislation On June 12, the Quebec government introduced bill 164, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (“the Bill” or “Bill 64”), first announced nearly a year ago. Once adopted, the Bill will result in significant changes to various laws in order to modernize the regulatory […]