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August 5th, 2026

Myths and stereotypes regarding sexual violence: Superior Court confirms the constitutional validity of article 2858.1 C.C.Q.

In Tulasne v. Rozon, the Superior Court ruled on the constitutionality of Article 2858.1 C.C.Q., which aimed to prevent the influence of reasoning based on myths and stereotypes.

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August 4th, 2026

Supreme Court of Canada: the Constitution guarantees availability of legality review of every aspect of an administrative decision

The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously confirmed the existence of a constitutional guarantee of judicial review of the legality of administrative decisions in a landmark decision for Canadian public law, which reinforces the rule of law and reaffirms the role of the courts within our constitutional order.

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July 6th, 2026

An alter ego is not enough: Court of Appeal reaffirms corporate veil-piercing remains exceptional

Can the corporate veil be pierced simply because a corporation is the alter ego of its shareholder? The Quebec Court of Appeal says no, reaffirming that this exceptional remedy requires clear evidence of fraud, abuse of rights or violation of a rule of public order.

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June 25th, 2026

Taxi-owner permits: Court of Appeal rules on the impact of the Annapolis decision on Québec expropriation law

The Québec Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Metellus, in which it considered whether the abolition of the taxi-owner permit regime constituted disguised expropriation giving rise to a right to compensation. In doing so, the Court addressed the implications of the 2022 Supreme Court of Canada decision in Annapolis for Québec expropriation law.

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June 22nd, 2026

Temporary reopening of the Québec Experience Program (PEQ): What you need to know

Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration has announced the temporary reopening of the Québec Experience Program (PEQ). Who is eligible to apply? What does this mean for employers of eligible temporary foreign workers?

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May 7th, 2026

Syndic investigations and civil litigation: Where does confidentiality end?

The Superior Court rendered a decision addressing the confidentiality of disciplinary investigations conducted by the syndic of the Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec in Inspro c. Desjardins et al. This decision unequivocally reaffirms the principle that, in the absence of a disciplinary complaint, a syndic’s file retains its confidential character.