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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.

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May 6th, 2026

Fuel for rejection: The Superior Court of Québec dismisses a claim against a professional seller under the legal warranty regime

Québec’s legal warranty regime imposes strict obligations on professional sellers, largely owing to the presumptions set out in article 1729 of the Civil Code of Québec. However, these presumptions can be rebutted in certain circumstances. The Superior Court of Québec’s decision in 164019 Canada Inc. c. Porta-Max Système Inc. illustrates this well.

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May 5th, 2026

Expropriation compensation: Recent case law under the Act Respecting Expropriation

In one of the first substantive decisions under the Act respecting expropriation, the Administrative Tribunal of Québec clarified how compensation for expropriation is determined when a land parcel has distinct development potential and a developer has already spent years preparing it for development.

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April 29th, 2026

Community and farming interests now central in wind power projects

Private developers have been awaiting the first calls for tenders following the adoption of the Act to ensure the responsible governance of energy resources and to amend various legislative provisions. Hydro-Québec’s recently issued call for tenders A/O 2026-01, and it has provided some insight into Québec’s wind power development landscape over the coming years.

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April 20th, 2026

The weight of a disciplinary decision in civil proceedings

The purpose of disciplinary law is to protect the public rather than to compensate victims. In certain circumstances, a breach of professional ethics may also constitute a civil fault. This raises the following question: can a disciplinary decision influence the outcome of a civil proceeding?

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April 20th, 2026

Remote Work for Québec Government Lawyers: Safeguard Order Application on Return-to-Office Days Rejected

The Arbitration Tribunal recently dismissed an application for a safeguard order filed by the Association des avocats et notaires de l’État du Québec. The decision reiterates that a safeguard order is, by nature, temporary and exceptional. It also underscores the need to demonstrate a clearly established right at the interim stage before such relief can be granted.