Bill 5,1 An Act to accelerate the granting of the authorizations required to carry out priority national-scale projects (Bill 5), tabled by Finance Minister Éric Girard, is part of a broader government strategy to accelerate the completion of strategic projects in Quebec. Inspired by federal law (…)
The World Anti Doping Agency suffered a data breach in 2016—a vivid illustration that even the most prominent sporting institutions are not immune to cyber incidents. The authorities have now formalized what was previously just an observation: In a bulletin published in 2024, the Canadian Centre (…)
Financing infrastructure, whether it involves maintaining the infrastructure we’ve inherited, building the infrastructure we need today, or anticipating the infrastructure that will be required in the future, is one of the greatest challenges facing modern societies. Civil, industrial and energy (…)
The United States depends heavily on rare earth elements (REEs) for both everyday products and national security. These materials are essential for items such as smartphones, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced military equipment. Concerns about the security and reliability of the U.S. (…)
Lavery’s Annual Insurance Law Review will be held on Tuesday, February 17. This conference will provide a review and analysis of the most significant insurance law decisions rendered in Quebec over the past year. We will also discuss their practical implications for your organization, your risk (…)
Watch enthusiasts: do you know what SWATCH watches are? Of course you do! But do you know what this trademark actually means? Is it: a) an invented term b) an English word c) a term that is partly in English, that is, the letter “S” combined with the word WATCH d) all of the above? This is the (…)
QUÉBEC’S LEADING MINING LAW TEAM 60+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 19+ MINING-DEDICATED PROFESSIONNALS FULL-SERVICE SUPPORT Why Lavery? Proven Québec authority Recognized by Chambers Canada and Chambers Global in Mining & Energy law (2020–2026) for outstanding client service and industry insight. (…)
With Christmas festivities just around the corner, employers must strike a balance between festive atmosphere, team spirit and legal obligations, particulary in terms of risk prevention. Although employers have always had responsibilities in relation to Christmas parties,1 the obligations regarding (…)
The reform of the occupational health and safety system that was initiated in 2021 has reached one of its final steps as new obligations for employers come into force. As of October 6, 2025, employers must comply with several provisions of the Act to modernize the occupational health and safety (…)
Under the Act to amend the Mining Act and other provisions1 (the “Act”), assented to on November 29, 2024, certain amendments were made to the Mining Act.2 In this bulletin, we will focus on the rules that have been in effect as of the Act’s date of assent concerning the assignment of a mining (…)
Eight quotes hallucinated by AI cost $5,000 for substantial breach (art. 342 C.C.P.) in the Specter Aviation case.1 While AI can improve access to justice, unverified AI use can lead to sanctions, adding to the risks unrepresented parties face. Quebec courts advocate for openness to AI, but with (…)
The importance of proactive intellectual property rights management Many companies are unaware that they possess intellectual property1 rights, so they are not proactive in dealing with intellectual property as part of their regular operations. Sometimes, these companies are suddenly faced with (…)