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Significant changes to Québec’s commerce and business language requirements

Québec has overhauled its Charter of the French Language in recent years, with significant implications for organizations operating in the province.

What’s new in Québec’s consumer protection law?

Changes to consumer protection legislation in Québec will have implications for those carrying on business in the province.

Québec introduces Bill 81 to amend various environmental laws

On November 20, Québec tabled Bill 81, which would amend the majority of the province’s environmental legislation.

Guide to Doing Business in Québec

Québec is Canada’s largest province by geography and its second most populous province. Québec’s strategic location offers unique...

Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Québec Court of Appeal underscores the evolving nature of environmental standards in transactions

In a recent decision dealing with groundwater contamination at a shopping centre, the Québec Court of Appeal highlighted the importance of...

Québec publishes final regulation modifying the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business

In January 2024, the Québec government proposed extensive amendments to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and...

Québec further tightens language rules for commerce and business: what you need to know

Québec is making further changes to its language law, with proposed amendments to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business.

Yes, Québec consumer protection laws actually can get stricter: what you need to know about the new warranty and repair obligations of Bill 29

Québec’s Bill 29 introduces new warranty requirements, a prohibition on planned obsolescence, stricter penalties for non-compliance and other...