Quebec Court Rulings Newswire

No Easy Exit: Quebec Courts Reject Bid to Escape a Multimillion-dollar Lawsuit

[co-author: Samy Guidoum, Articling Student] In December 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec dismissed an application that sought to end a C$600-million lawsuit on three separate preliminary grounds: lack of jurisdiction, motion to dismiss and abuse of …

Quebec politicians doing the right thing seems miraculous when the bar is so low

Quebec politics have been pretty depressing these days. Between the CAQ government’s obsession with its exclusionary fake secularism and a Quebec constitution that absolutely no one asked for — and which civil society and human rights organizations in …

The moral debate over assisted death

In October 2022, the Canadian department store chain La Maison Simons released an ad as part of a new national brand campaign. In the ad, a woman walks barefoot along a beach, tracing circles in the sand, moving through candlelit forests and a dreamlike …

Canada’s ruling party sweeps bypolls, gets majority in House of Commons

Toronto: Nearly a year after the Federal election in April 2025, the ruling Liberal Party finally garnered a majority in the House of Commons after sweeping three byelections on Monday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the stage after speaking …

PM Mark Carney hopes majority will mean less ‘showboating’ in Parliament

The Liberals clinched a majority government Monday night, weeks before they table a spring economic update Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to govern in a "collaborative way” with opposition parties Tuesday, but acknowledged that a fresh majority …

Morning Update: Carney clinches a majority

Good morning. Three by-election wins last night delivered Mark Carney’s Liberals a majority government – more on that below, along with Ontario’s big changes to its school boards and Donald Trump’s beef with the Pope. But first: Today’s headlines Open this …

Politics Insider: By-elections expected to push Carney Liberals into majority territory

Hello, welcome to Politics Insider. Let’s look at what happened today. Voters are casting ballots in Toronto and Montreal in a trio of by-elections today that will determine whether Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a majority government. Carney is widely …

Proposed Quebec legislation targets custody rules in abuse cases

There is mounting support for a proposed bill in Quebec aimed at keeping children out of the custody of an abusive parent. Dozens of organizations and experts have signed an open letter backing the initiative launched by Québec solidaire MNA Christine …

The Great Green Drain: Why Europe’s Most Promising Energy Startups Keep Leaving for America

Europe has a problem it can’t seem to fix. It keeps building world-class clean energy startups — and then watching them leave. The pattern is so consistent now that it’s become almost predictable. A founder in Stockholm or Munich or Amsterdam develops a …

Top court upholds reversal of death declaration for Quebec man found to be alive

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Supreme Court of Canada …

First Nations' court challenge may block Alberta separatism itself, not just petition drive

The argument First Nations groups made this week in an Edmonton courthouse wasn’t only aiming to block Alberta separatists’ petition drive toward a referendum, even if that was the specific, narrow goal of an injunction and a related hearing. Sturgeon Lake …

Carney’s Liberals projected to form majority with 3 byelection victories

Prime Minister Mark Carney will have a majority government after the Liberals were projected to sweep all three federal byelections that were held Monday. Global News projects Danielle Martin will keep the Toronto-area riding of University–Rosedale in …

Opposition parties grapple with new reality of Liberal majority government

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The morning after the …

IRCC orders asylum claimants who crossed U.S. border irregularly to leave or face deportation

Open this photo in gallery:Canada Border Services officers walk past customs booths at the Highway 55 Port of Entry in Stanstead, Que., March, 2025.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press Asylum seekers who crossed the border from the United States …

Supreme Court rules Quebec man declared dead is likely alive and living in Iran

Liberals win Terrebonne byelection rematch

Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste won the Terrebonne riding north of Montreal for the second time in a year Monday after her one-vote victory in 2025 was overturned by the courts. With all ballots counted, she led with 48.4 per cent of the vote compared to …

Liberals win Terrebonne rematch after previous one-vote victory overturned

TERREBONNE – Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste won the Terrebonne riding north of Montreal for the second time in a year Monday after her one-vote victory in 2025 was overturned by the courts. With all ballots counted, she led with 48.4 per cent of the …

Carney promises collaboration, substantive debate in majority Parliament

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians can expect Parliament to be more substantive and less performative now that the Liberals have a majority government. "There's a difference between real testimony, real substance, getting to issues …

For two Muslim teachers, the saga of Bill 21 is personal as well as political

Nadia Naqvi, the oldest and fiercest in a family of five children, was born in 1981 in Montreal. Her father, who emigrated from Pakistan in the 1970s, instilled in his children that he was the immigrant in the family. You are just Canadian, he would tell …

National student lending leaders convene in Alexandria, VA, amid major policy changes.

iiBIG announces its 17th Annual Education Finance & Loan Symposium to address higher education funding shifts and the future of student lending. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Institute …

Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer Named to Inc. Regionals List Again

Second consecutive Inc. Regionals recognition highlights consistent client results and firm growth. METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metairie law firm Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer (LJBLegal) has …

Citizens Life Group Launches Free Lost Life Insurance Policy Finder Tool

New free tool consolidates 10 search methods, including veterans' insurance and all 50 state databases, into one guided walkthrough with no sign-up. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens Life Group, an …

Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting Serves as Internet Expert Witness in Digital Disputes

Internet Expert Witness Bill Hartzer Provides Expertise in SEO, Domain Name, and Digital Marketing Litigation KAUFMAN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting serves as an Internet Expert …

Bloomberg Ranks HBS Among Washington’s Top Lobbying Firms

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bloomberg Government has ranked HBS #51 out of 360 firms in its 2025 Top Lobbying Firms report, placing the firm in the top 15% nationwide. HBS posted nearly 28% revenue growth …

Vitek IP Announces the Availability of the VoIP & Collaboration Patent Portfolio

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vitek IP, LLC announced that they are the exclusive representative to sell the VoIP & Collaboration patent portfolio originally developed by VoxSmart, a financial technology leader …

MANCINI SHENK EARNS CHAMBERS SPOTLIGHT CALIFORNIA RANKING FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mancini Shenk LLP announced today that the firm has been recognized again in the Chambers Spotlight California 2026 guide. Distinctions from Chambers Spotlight recognize …

Voted Best in Summerlin: Open Sesame Launches 20-Truck Fleet

Voted Best Garage Door Repair Summerlin NV, Open Sesame deploys a massive 20-truck fleet to deliver 60-minute emergency service across the entire valley. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Open Sesame Garage Door …

Conroe, TX Divorce Attorney Honored With 2026 Elite Lawyer Award

CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bihm Firm, PLLC is proud to share that Kate Bihm has been named a 2026 Elite Lawyer in recognition of her work in family law. This honor reflects Attorney Bihm’s compassion and …

The Beckage Firm Winners of Best Use of Emerging Technology Award at the 2026 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards

The Beckage Firm wins Legalweek 2026 “Best Use of Emerging Technology (Non‑AI)” for tech-driven cybersecurity, privacy, and incident response legal services. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beckage Firm, a …

St. Charles, IL Criminal Defense Firm Announces First-Ever Winner of Power of Change Scholarship

ST. CHARLES, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. is proud to announce that Kirsti Jessie Randazzo has been named the first recipient of the firm’s Power of Change Scholarship for the Spring 2026 semester …

Karns & Karns Fighting for Survivors of Alameda County’s 'Hands-Off' Foster Care Abuse

Darryl Meigs and Mia Hong lead a dedicated team representing families and foster youth impacted by systemic safety failures in Case No. 23CV036574 HAYWARD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karns & Karns Personal Injury …

Mark Hurt Law Firm Expands into Castlewood, Virginia to Better Serve Coal Miners and Injured Workers

CASTLEWOOD, VA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mark Hurt Law Firm is proud to announce the opening of its newest office location at 114 Miners Dr. Suite 1, Castlewood, Virginia, located inside the United Mine Workers of …

Fort Worth-Based Speed Fab-Crete Completes Rowlett Fire and Police Station No. 5, Advancing DFW Safety, 75 Years Strong

Rowlett’s first new police facility since 1994 enhances emergency response at Sapphire Bay, improving access and safety along the high-traffic I-30 corridor. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fort Worth-based …

Synametrics Technologies releases a new version of Syncrify, Version 6.2 (Build 1178).

With an improved user experience MILLSTONE, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Synametrics Technologies Inc. announces the release of Syncrify Version 6.2 (Build 1178), the latest update to its on-premise backup and file …

Brain and Spinal Cord Releases New Report on Severe Crash Trauma and Locked-In Syndrome Risk

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key findings ● Fewer than 1,000 Americans are estimated to be living with Locked-In Syndrome at any given time. While most cases stem from stroke, severe motor vehicle collisions are a …

Angela A. Zervos Recognized as a 2026 Florida Super Lawyer

TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zervos & Calta, PLLC is proud to announce that Angela A. Zervos, Esq., has been recognized as a 2026 Florida Super Lawyer, an honor awarded to only 5% of attorneys in the state …

Tech Founder and Attorney Josephine Peña Persaud Launches Pain Injury Law in NY

Pain Injury Law is a digitally native New York personal injury law firm that takes a fresh approach to legal technology. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York injury attorney and Latina tech entrepreneur Josephine …

Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes Top‑Producing Realtor® Kelly Serio to Its Distinguished Brokerage

A Strategic Addition that Enhances the Brokerage’s New Orleans Presence. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that Kelly Serio, an award‑winning Realtor® with …

STRmix Senior Scientist Will Present at CA Association of Criminalists Seminar

Workshop Will Focus on DNA Profile Analysis in a Validated Process WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STRmix Senior Scientist Dr. Meng-Han Lin will be among the featured presenters when the California Association of …