The Charter is the Québec law that protects your fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a fundamental law, meaning that in most cases, all other Québec laws must comply with the Charter. The main …

In exercising his human rights and freedoms, a person shall maintain a proper regard for democratic values, State laicity, the importance given to the protection of French, the model for integration into …

The Parliament of Canada makes criminals laws, and they apply in all of the provinces and territories of Canada. Criminal laws help to protect people and ensure peace and order in society.

Outre de nombreuses coupures de presse sur la polémique suscitée par le plébiscite, le fonds comporte quelques publications gouvernementales portant sur le plébiscite, la défense nationale et la …

La force d'un réseau Réseaux Afin de promouvoir les droits des femmes au Canada comme à l’international, et de tisser des liens avec les mouvements féministes du Sud et du Nord, l’AQOCI, …

The relationship between federal and provincial governments began with the passage of the British North America Act in 1867. Canada's first prime minister, John A. Macdonald, believed in a strong …

This report proposed signing a new constitutional agreement that would include Quebec’s demands. The report recommended holding a new referendum on sovereignty if no new agreement was signed …

When starting or running a non-profit, it can be difficult to keep track of the legal rules you must respect. What’s a registered charity? Can I fire an employee or a volunteer? This web guide provides a …

Running for office Summary Want to become a candidate to represent the interests of your community and help citizens exercise their rights? Here are the rules you need to follow in order to comply with …

The Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms protects your basic rights and freedoms. It is a fundamental law that all other Quebec laws are subject to in most situations.