Legal situations
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Landlord and Tenant Disputes in Quebec
In Quebec, most disputes about a residential lease fall under the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL), a specialised tribunal…
→Separation and Divorce in Quebec
The breakdown of a marriage or union raises distinct questions: marital status, children, property and financial support. This pag…
→Immigration Applications in Canada and Quebec
Immigration to Canada falls under IRCC, and Quebec administers certain components of immigrant selection. This page presents the g…
→Settling an Estate in Quebec
A person’s death opens an estate, which must be settled. This page explains general concepts and identifies the competent official…
→Starting a Business: Registration Obligations
Starting a business in Quebec involves registrations with provincial and, depending on the case, federal authorities. This page id…
→Tax Audits and Disputes with Tax Authorities
An audit may be conducted by the Canada Revenue Agency, by Revenu Québec, or by both. This page explains general concepts and refe…
→Protecting a Trademark in Canada
Trademarks, patents and copyright are administered federally by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). This page descri…
→Debt and Insolvency in Quebec
Insolvency in Canada is framed by federal legislation and administered notably by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. …
→Small Claims Division in Quebec
The Small Claims Division of the Court of Québec hears certain lower-value civil claims under particular rules. This page describe…
→Class Actions in Quebec and Canada
A class action lets one person bring a case on behalf of a group of people in a similar situation. In Quebec these proceedings are…
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