On Jan. 1, the Act to establish the New Code of Civil Procedure came into force in Quebec. The NCCP is intended to modernize civil procedure, promote access to justice, and reduce costs and delays.

In January 2013, in its decision on Eric v. Lola, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Quebec family law. Consequently, under the Civil Code of Quebec, unmarried Quebec couples who split up are not ...

It may be one of the most important government services offered in Quebec, but it's one few people know about — until they need it. And it's about to undergo a massive reform to protect the province's ...

On Jan. 28, Judge Gregory Moore of the Superior Court invalidated certain articles of the Civil Code because he considered them discriminatory against transgender people. He felt their right to ...