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Osler Update July 21, 2025

Québec court issues key decision on public access to…access to information requests

Access to information requests themselves are not immune from access under the province’s access to information legislation.

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Québec court issues key decision on public access to…access to information requests
Osler Update October 20, 2022

The Superior Court of Québec denies certification of a proposed worldwide securities class action

Osler lawyers review a Québec court decision in which a proposed securities class action was solely based on a short seller report.

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The Superior Court of Québec denies certification of a proposed worldwide securities class action
Osler Update November 24, 2021

Supreme Court tightens discrimination and strengthens freedom of expression

In a recent civil liability case, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that not all offensive comments are discriminatory, even if they are based on a...

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Supreme Court tightens discrimination and strengthens freedom of expression
Osler Update July 22, 2021

The Court of Québec’s jurisdiction over civil matters must be revised, says the SCC

In a ruling dated June 30, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Québec to hear civil cases in...

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The Court of Québec’s jurisdiction over civil matters must be revised, says the SCC
Osler Update September 20, 2019

Québec Court of Appeal limits the Court of Québec’s jurisdiction

Québec’s Court of Appeal rendered its ruling on the scope of the Court of Québec’s jurisdiction and concluded that the Court of Québec’s...

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Osler Update August 29, 2019

Franchisee or employee? The Supreme Court renders a decision

On May 3, 2019, the justices of the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed in majority the appeal filed by Modern Concept d’entretien inc. (Modern)...

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Osler Update July 16, 2018

Québec Superior Court reaffirms importance of franchisors keeping their invoices

In Mise en marché Marketech inc. v. Plante, 2018 QCCS 2799, the Québec Superior Court gave an opinion as to the value of an account statement...

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Osler Update June 27, 2018

Québec Superior Court interprets exclusivity clause in shopping mall lease narrowly against franchisor

In Second Cup Ltd. c. 8702934 Canada inc. (Café Vasanti), 2018 QCCS 2064, the Superior Court of Québec narrowly interpreted an exclusivity clause...

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Osler Update April 19, 2018

Breach of the franchise agreement: No automatic compensation for the franchisor

The Québec Superior Court confirmed that a franchisor is not liable for a franchisee’s failure to be profitable.

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Osler Update April 19, 2018

The validity of non-refundable franchise fees

In Mancilla c. Franchises Coq & Rico inc., the Québec Superior Court discussed the obligations of the parties to a franchise agreement.

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