| Case Name |
Theme |
Date |
|
R. v. Mathias
|
The accused has demonstrated that he acted with colour of right as defined in s.
429(2) Cr.C. and is acquitted of mischief |
2010-06-22 |
|
R. v. Kariouz
|
Despite the nullity of his first marriage, a man is found guilty of bigamy
because, at the time of his second marriage, he was "married" within the meaning
of s. 290 Cr.C. |
2010-04-14 |
|
Ross v. Quebec (Deputy Minister of Revenue)
|
The plaintiff may not invoke his aboriginal right to practice commercial fishing
or file an expert report on the matter because he failed to provide the Attorney
General of Quebec with the notice required under art. 95 C.C.P. |
2010-01-29 |
|
R. v. Néron
|
A "last drink" or "post-driving" drinking defence that does not challenge the
accuracy of the breathalyzer results is admissible as evidence to the contrary
to rebut the presumption of identity if it is consistent with the requirements
set out in s. 258(1)(d.1) Cr.C. |
2010-01-20 |
|
R. v. J.L.
|
Under ss. 721(4) and 723(3) Cr.C., the Court of Quebec has jurisdiction to order
an assessment of the mental condition and dangerousness of the accused for the
purpose of sentencing |
2009-12-15 |
|
R. v. Corbeil
|
Convicted of influence peddling and fraud while Director General of the Liberal
Party of Canada, the accused is ordered to pay a $20,000 fine, serve fifteen
months in prison, and pay restitution |
2009-12-04 |
|
R. v. Piette
|
The accused, who entrusted his computer to a technician and explicitly requested
that he search its contents, cannot now claim a violation of his reasonable
expectation of privacy |
2009-12-04 |
|
LSJPA — 0954
|
A young person, lying disoriented on a hospital stretcher before being examined
by a medical professional, subjectively believed he was under detention and
required to comply with the officer's requests; therefore, he was unlawfully
detained and evidence obtained during the search is inadmissible |
2009-12-02 |
|
R. v. Roy
|
The accused, convicted of simple assault during a hockey game, is granted an
unconditional discharge |
2009-10-07 |
|
Toronto Dominion Bank v. Caisse populaire Desjardins de Côte des Neiges
|
A bank is entitled to reimbursement from another bank for a cheque on which the
payee's name was altered |
2009-10-01 |
|
Dufour v. R.
|
The documentation relating to the approved alcohol screening devices and
breathalyzer instruments is not relevant to making a full answer and defence;
motion for disclosure of evidence dismissed |
2009-09-04 |
|
Conway v. Deputy Minister of Revenue
|
The Tobacco Tax Act is not inconsistent with the Indian Act because it is a law
of general application that does not affect the plaintiff in his rights or
status as an Indian |
2009-09-03 |
|
Audette v. R.
|
The issues raised in an application under s. 487.3(4) Cr.C. to vary an order
denying access to information used to obtain a warrant affect the constitutional
rights of the accused and should therefore be decided by the trial judge |
2009-08-14 |
|
Adoption — 09184
|
Although the applicant mother and her partner, the genetic parents, used a
surrogate mother, the order for placement for adoption is granted; it is in the
best interests of the child to be adopted by the applicant, who obtained special
consent from her aunt by marriage, the surrogate mother |
2009-06-29 |
|
R. v. Auclair
|
The expert bio-chemist is not qualified to issue an opinion on the consequences
of the accused's untreated diabetes on his alcohol consumption |
2009-06-10 |
|
Adoption — 09186
|
Two foreign adoption judgments in favour of the applicants, who by-passed the
Quebec rules governing international adoption, are not recognized as valid |
2009-06-02 |
|
Echostar Corporation v. Public Prosecution Service of Canada
|
The Court of Quebec does not have jurisdiction to order the return of seized
goods under s. 490 Cr.C. because the goods sought are not exhibits in the court
record and the applications were filed after the trial was over |
2009-06-01 |
|
Berthiaume v. Cinéma Guzzo inc. (Cinéma Méga-plex Marché central 18)
|
A company running a movie theatre is ordered to pay $10,000 in damages to a
mother and her two daughters whose purses were searched without their consent as
they entered the theatre |
2009-05-21 |
|
Pothier-Charrette v. R.
|
The applicant has demonstrated that an order exempting him from his obligation
to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act will have
little or no impact on the interest in protecting the public through the
effective investigation of crimes of a sexual nature; application is granted |
2009-05-20 (jugement rectifié le 2009-07-27) |
|
Wester v. Standard Life Assurance Co. of Canada
|
The Court of Quebec declines jurisdiction over the applicant's insurance claim
in Quebec because most of the connecting factors are in Alberta; an Alberta
court is therefore in a better position to decide (art. 3135 C.C.Q.) |
2009-05-19 |
|
Quebec (Attorney General) v. Trentway-Wagar Inc.
|
An Ontario chartered bus company travelling from Ontario to Florida is found
guilty of contravening s. 43 of the Transport Act (changing the conditions
of its permit without prior authorization) by allowing passengers to board in
Quebec |
2009-04-20 |
|
Sebastiao v. Laurentian Bank of Canada
|
Although the bank committed a fault by using the terms "money laundering or
financing terrorist activities" in relation to the plaintiff, there is no causal
link between that fault and the damage |
2009-02-19 |
|
R. v. Bouchard
|
The laboratory simulation carried out after the offence took place cannot
measure the accused's blood alcohol level at the material time with precision
and therefore cannot rebut the presumption in s. 258(1)(d.1) Cr.C. |
2009-02-04 |
|
Adoption — 091
|
The applicant may not adopt her spouse's child, who was born as the result of a
surrogacy contract involving remuneration |
2009-01-06 |
|
R. v. Gatchalian
|
Motion seeking the disclosure of the identity of a police informer dismissed |
2008-10-24 |
|
In the matter of an application for a general warrant pursuant to s. 487.01
Cr.C.
|
Dismissal of application for a general warrant authorizing the future
"re-seizure" of documents that have already been seized |
2008-10-08 |
|
R. v. Émard
|
The accused's right to retain and instruct counsel without delay was not
violated; the motion to exclude evidence under s. 24(2) of the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms is therefore denied |
2008-09-22 |
|
R. v. St-Jean
|
The accused is found guilty of having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding
the legal limit |
2008-07-15 |
|
R. v. Bournival
|
The warrantless search and seizure of drugs from the vehicle were unlawful,
unreasonable, and contrary to s. 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms; the evidence is therefore inadmissible under s. 24(2) of the
Charter |
2008-06-10 |
|
LSPJA - 0819
|
S. 111(2)(a) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act regarding access to
records of youths related to extrajudicial sanctions is clear and requires no
interpretation; the calculation of the two-year period begins on the date the
agreement is reached between the young person and the delegate of the Provincial
Director, and nothing in the Act permits extending that period |
2008-04-28 |
|
Entreprises Jacques Dufour et Fils inc. v. Quebec (Deputy Minister of Revenue)
|
The amendment to the Act respecting the Québec sales tax preventing the
reimbursement of tax paid on energy does not apply to the reimbursement
requested by the applicant before the provision came into force |
2008-04-17 |
|
R. v. Poirier
|
The Court accepts the defence of de minimis non curat lex against the
charge of simple assault and acquits the accused |
2008-04-09 |
|
R. v. Sawab
|
The identity of the accused is proved beyond a reasonable doubt; the accused is
guilty of mischief in relation to property |
2008-04-08 |
|
R. v. Canuel
|
Application for change of venue is allowed |
2008-02-28 (jugement rectifié le 2008-02-29) |
|
Autorité des marchés financiers v. Lacroix
|
The defendant, convicted of 51 counts under the Securities Act, is ordered
to pay a fine of $255,000 and to serve a sentence of 12 years' imprisonment |
2008-01-28 |
|
R. v. Charbonneau
|
The accused, convicted of fraud involving $14 million, is sentenced to seven
years' imprisonment |
2008-01-28 |
|
R. v. Cloutier
|
The pilot of a container ship involved in a collision with a sailboat causing
two deaths is acquitted of violating the Collision Regulations |
2007-12-14 |
|
Autorité des marchés financiers v. Lacroix
|
The defendant is found guilty of 51 counts under the Securities Act |
2007-12-11 |
|
R. v. Garneau
|
The 18-year-old driver of a motor vehicle who took part in a street race is
sentenced to 3 years in a penitentiary for dangerous driving causing the death
of 2 passengers |
2007-11-15 |
|
R. v. Dimitrakopoulos
|
The accused's refusal to speak with the police officers was tantamount to a
refusal to exercise his right to counsel as protected by s. 10(b)
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
2007-11-05 |
|
Adoption — 07202
|
Aboriginal band council may not intervene in the application for a declaration
of eligibility for adoption of an Aboriginal child who has been living with a
white couple for a number of years |
2007-10-26 |
|
P.B. v. R.
|
Motion to quash charges of sodomy under the former s. 155 Cr.C. dismissed; the
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has no retroactive effect with
respect to offences committed before its coming into force |
2007-10-23 |
|
Autorité des marchés financiers v. Séguin
|
The accused is found guilty of insider trading in violation of s. 187
Securities Act and acquitted of all other charges |
2007-10-22 |
|
R. v. Brisebois
|
A conditional sentence is inappropriate when a firearm is used in the commission
of an indictable offence |
2007-09-26 |
|
YCJA - 0744
|
The designation of a serious violent offence within the meaning of s. 42(9) of
the Youth Criminal Justice Act must be expressly sought; there can be no
automatic designation and the judge has full discretion on this matter |
2007-09-06 |
|
J.G. v. R.
|
Application for exemption from the obligation to comply with the Sex Offender
Information Registration Act dismissed |
2007-08-31 |
|
Asselin v. R.
|
Application for exemption from the obligation to comply with the Sex Offender
Information Registration Act granted |
2007-08-31 |
|
S.C. v. R.
|
Application for exemption from the obligation to comply with the Sex Offender
Information Registration Act denied |
2007-08-31 |
|
Adoption — 07133
|
The mother's application for withdrawal of consent to adoption is denied; it is
in the best interests of the child to remain with his present foster family |
2007-08-01 |
|
Quévillon v. R.
|
Motion for exclusion of evidence under ss. 7 and 24 of the Canadian Charter
of Rights and Freedoms granted |
2007-07-20 |
|
R. v. Simonds
|
Motion to stay proceedings is denied; the accused is responsible for the delay
before trial and it has caused him no prejudice |
2007-06-29 |
|
Quebec (Curateur public) v. Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
|
The wife of a member of a group medical insurance plan, who has been
hospitalized for over 20 years, is still a "spouse" within the meaning of the
policy, despite a clause providing that a spouse loses this status after a de
facto separation of more than three months |
2007-06-29 |
|
R. v. Lafleur
|
Fraud (misappropriation of public funds); sentencing |
2007-06-27 |
|
R. c. Bertrand
|
Demonstrators are found guilty of being disguised with intent to commit an
indictable offence contrary to s. 351(1) Cr.C. and of criminal harassment
contrary to s. 264(2)(d) Cr.C. |
2007-06-19 |
|
R. v. Freitas
|
Dock identification has no legal value as identification evidence and cannot be
used at a preliminary inquiry to commit the accused to stand trial |
2007-06-06 |
|
R. v. H.H.
|
The accused exploited an inequality to his own advantage in order to commit acts
of indecent assault and thereby vitiated the victim's apparent consent |
2007-05-14 |
|
Quebec (Attorney General) v. Tang
|
The total forfeiture as offence-related property of an unoccupied residence used
for a marijuana grow operation is not disproportionate and is ordered |
2007-05-07 |
|
Gaboury v. Quebec (Attorney General)
|
The plaintiff, who is handicapped, is not entitled to a tax deduction for a
computer because it was not specially designed to help individuals adapt to
their impairments |
2007-04-20 |
|
D.S. v. Giguère
|
The defendant is liable for the portion of the material and psychological
damages caused by his physical assault of the plaintiff (art. 1478 C.C.Q.) |
2007-04-11 |
|
Parent-Constantin v. 9013-1996 Québec inc.
|
Cancellation clause in travel agreement is excessively severe and therefore
abusive within the meaning of art. 1437 C.C.Q. |
2007-04-03 |
|
Fugère v. Union-Vie (L'), compagnie mutuelle d'assurances
|
The plaintiff is totally disabled within the meaning of his insurance policy |
2007-03-23 |
|
Conway v. Quebec (Minister of Revenue)
|
Interim costs to pay attorney fees denied; application of British Columbia
(Minister of Forests) v. Okanagan Indian Band |
2007-03-16 |
|
R. v. Pham
|
Control over a building and the narcotics seized from the building may be
inferred from circumstantial evidence to establish guilt beyond a reasonable
doubt |
2007-03-15 |
|
Autorité des marchés financiers v. Lacroix
|
Accused's motion to obtain state-funded counsel is dismissed |
2007-03-14 |
|
Gagnon v. R.
|
The affidavit in support of a petition for restitution of seized objects (s.
490(7) Cr.C.) must be signed by the applicants and not by their counsel on their
behalf |
2007-03-13 |
|
Hackel v. R.
|
Motion for exclusion of evidence under ss. 8 and 24(2) of the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms denied |
2007-03-07 |
|
Pollard v. R.
|
The accused was not denied her right to full answer and defence as the result of
the destruction of rudimentary notes taken by the officer in his investigation |
2007-03-07 |
|
R. v. Fillion
|
The accused, intoxicated but asleep in the back seat of his car, nevertheless
had care and control of his vehicle because the keys were within reach and he
had the means to put the vehicle in motion |
2007-02-13 |
|
Restaurant Barolo v. Quebec (Deputy Minister of Revenue)
|
The Deputy Minister of Revenue is ordered to carry out a reassessment, taking
into consideration normal losses in the restaurant industry. |
2007-02-02 |
|
R. v. Moore
|
The offence of mischief (s. 430(1)(d) Cr.C.) is included in the offence of
breaking and entering with criminal intent (s. 348(1)(a) Cr.C.) |
2007-02-01 |
|
R. v. Presseault
|
Convicted of wilful promotion of hatred through a Web site, the 27-year-old
accused is sentenced to six months' imprisonment followed by a three-year
probation order |
2007-01-23 |
|
Fortin v. Quebec (City)
|
Forced entry did not constitute excessive and abusive force in execution of
search warrant |
2007-01-16 |
|
9138-7746 Québec Inc. (CECS) v. Wells Fargo Financial Canada
|
In the event of an allegation of fraud, the holder of a cheque who is normally
deemed to be a holder in due course must prove his or her good faith |
2007-01-16 |
|
Adoption — 0710
|
The parents were subject to pressures that tainted the validity of their consent
to adoption; application for withdrawal of the consents allowed |
2007-01-15 |
|
YCJA — 0614
|
S. 577 Cr.C. is not applicable in criminal prosecutions against young persons |
2006-12-18 |
|
Atikamekw Nation Council v. Quebec (Deputy Minister of Revenue)
|
Indian band council not exempt from contributing to the health services fund
under the Act respecting the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec |
2006-12-13 |
|
R. v. Florestal
|
Sentencing of three accused who pleaded guilty to armed robbery, forcible
confinement, and disguise during a home invasion |
2006-12-07 |
|
X (In the matter of)
|
The security and development of the child are in danger due to his parents'
inability to assume responsibility for his care (s. 38 Youth Protection
Act) |
2006-10-10 |
|
YCJA — 0641
|
The destruction of a critical piece of evidence before it was inspected by the
defence breached the accused's right to make full answer and defence; stay of
proceedings ordered (s. 7 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) |
2006-09-12 |
|
Capitale Alliance Commercial v. 9108-4913 Québec Inc.
|
Existence of verbal brokerage contract proved on a balance of probabilities |
2006-08-22 |
|
OGT Holdings Ltd. v. Quebec (Deputy Minister of Revenue)
|
Use of the rollover provision in s. 518 Taxation Act to avoid provincial
income tax altogether (the "Quebec shuffle") constitutes abusive tax avoidance;
s. 1079.10 Taxation Act (general anti-avoidance rule) applies |
2006-06-29 |
|
R. v. Duranseau
|
Native persons may sell roe of fish caught under ancestral right to fish for
food |
2006-06-21 |
|
Quebec (Deputy Minister of Revenue) c. 6217125 Canada Inc.
|
The Minister of Revenue may not compel the production of documents under s. 39.2
of the Act respecting the Ministère du Revenu when the documents are
required solely for the purpose of civil litigation against the party in
question |
2006-06-20 |
|
Protection de la jeunesse — 06509
|
An application to extend an order compelling a mother to obtain acts of civil
status for her children is granted |
2006-06-05 |
|
Veilleux v. Quebec (Deputy Minister of Revenue)
|
Income earned for work as counsel for indigent accused before the International
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a UN-related specialized agency, is not taxable
pursuant to s. 725(d) Taxation Act |
2006-04-19 |
|
Doucet v. Normandeau
|
Defamatory remarks made against attorney by opposing counsel in the context of
official proceedings; punitive and moral damages awarded |
2006-04-07 |
|
X (In the matter of)
|
Mother's exercise of parental authority with respect to child's medical care is
withdrawn (s. 91 Youth Protection Act) |
2006-03-23 |
|
Rouleau v. Rouleau
|
Legatees must pay taxes on inherited immovable; in the absence of a will or
codicil to this effect, the succession has no obligation in this regard |
2006-03-15 |
|
YCJA — 0618
|
Manslaughter; youth sentencing |
2006-02-20 |
|
Osadchuk v. Lussier
|
Defendant farm operator may not claim immunity under the Act respecting the
preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities with respect to
abnormal annoyances caused by the exercise of property rights (art. 976 C.C.Q.) |
2006-02-16 |
|
R. v. Petiquay
|
Sentencing of aboriginal offender; s. 718.2(e) Cr.C. |
2006-01-31 |
|
YCJA — 0617
|
Sentencing; interpretation of s. 42(5) Youth Criminal Justice Act
(deferred custodial and supervision order) |
2006-01-27 |
|
Knight v. Dionne
|
In the absence of specific questions from the potential purchaser, the home
seller's failure to disclose information regarding a tragic event that occurred
in the home is not a breach of his pre-contractual duty to inform |
2006-01-27 |
|
R. v. Jetté
|
Impaired driving causing death and bodily harm; sentencing |
2006-01-12 (jugement rectifié le 2006-03-10) |
|
Gubner v. Dahan
|
Repossession of dwelling for use by live-in health care worker |
2005-12-20 (jugement rectifié le 2006-03-14) |
|
Director of Youth Protection
|
Child with Inuit ascendants adopted by non-Indians retains status under
Indian Act |
2005-12-20 |
|
R. v. S.B.
|
Accused may not conduct cross-examination (s. 486(2.3) Cr.C.) |
2005-12-13 |
|
Re: Z., Z.E.
|
Guardianship judgment rendered abroad not recognized as adoption in Quebec |
2005-12-08 |
|
F.C.B. v. R.
|
Stay of proceedings due to unreasonable delay |
2005-12-06 |
|
R. v. Xhaholli
|
Defence of automatism; accused not responsible by reason of mental disorder |
2005-12-01 |
|
Longpré-Allaire v. Village des jeunes Notre-Dame de Toute Joie
|
Vacation camp liable for injury caused by facilities |
2005-10-27 |
|
R. v. J.-E. I.
|
Youth is not liable to an adult sentence |
2005-07-13 |
|
R. v. N.N.-M.;
|
Absolute discharge under s. 42(2)(b) Youth Criminal Justice Act is
in the best interest of the accused |
2005-06-23 |
|
R. v. Lussier
|
Sexual assault of minors; sentencing |
2005-05-18 |
|
The Committee for the Equal Treatment of Asbestos Minority Shareholders v.
Société nationale de l'amiante
|
Applicability of Quebec Securities Act to Quebec and its mandatary, the
Société nationale de l'amiante |
2005-05-09 |
|
Allard v. Myhill
|
De facto director under the Canada Business Corporations Act |
2005-02-23 |
|
R. v. El-Merhebi
|
Firebombing of Jewish school was terrorist and racist acts |
2005-01-18 |
|
M.Q. (In the matter of)
|
Youth protection; application to have the security and development of a child
declared to be in danger |
2005-01-13 |
|
R. v. Cloutier
|
Sexual assault of a minor; sentencing |
2004-12-20 |