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Stein Monast Recognized in the Prestigious Chambers Canada 2027 Guide

We are proud to announce that our firm has received the highest distinction that can be awarded to a Canadian law firm for one of its practice areas in the…

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Performance Guarantee: Combating Planned Obsolescence

On October 5, the new provisions of the regulation governing the new statutory warranty of fitness for purpose provided for in the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) will take effect. They…

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MLI Select: How Can You Take Advantage of CMHC’s Eased Restrictions?

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) MLI Select program allows owners and developers of multi-unit buildings to benefit from more favorable mortgage insurance terms in exchange for commitments related…

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31 Stein Monast Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada and Ones to Watch

At our firm, excellence and commitment to our clients are at the core of our values. We are therefore very proud to announce that 24 of our lawyers have been…

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Stein Monast Advises Louis Martin on the Acquisition of Le Groupe Neurones Inc.

We are pleased to have advised Louis Martin in connection with his acquisition of Le Groupe Neurones Inc., a company founded in 1993 that became one of Quebec’s leading providers…

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Liability Exclusion Clauses in Commercial Leases: Why Are They Important?

Liability Exclusion Clauses: Contractual Freedom with Limits The landlord’s obligation to deliver the premises to the tenant “in good repair in every respects and to ensure the tenant’s undisturbed enjoyment…

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Harassment During a Business Trip : the Administrative Labour Tribunal Upholds Dismissal

Psychological harassment remains a significant legal and organizational challenge for employers, and recent legislative changes in occupational health and safety have further reinforce the importance of having effective prevention and…

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Stein Monast advises Nouveau Monde Graphite in completing a major financing

We are proud to have advised our client, Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG”) on an important milestone in its development. NMG is a Québec-based integrated company developing responsible mining operations…

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The Real Rules of an M&A Transaction

The sale or acquisition of a business is a major strategic transaction, the success of which depends on a thorough understanding of the legal, financial, and operational risks involved. Beyond…

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Transaction : Stein Monast advises ITC Technologies inc. on the acquisition of VDDO-QAT

We are proud to have advised ITC Technologies inc. on its strategic acquisition of VDDO-QAT as part of its growth-through-acquisition strategy. This transaction strengthens ITC Technologies inc.’s position in the…

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Stein Monast continues to climb the ranks among Quebec’s Largest Law Firms

We are proud to announce that we have been ranked 15th in the 2026 list of Quebec’s largest law firms, as featured in the “Les Grands du droit” published in…

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Drivers: Do you really know your obligations in the event of an accident?

It is not always easy for a driver involved in an accident, whether with another vehicle, a fixed object, or an animal, to fully understand the obligations imposed by law.…

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Publication of a Commercial Lease in the Land Register: A Key Step to Ensuring Business Continuity

A commercial lease often constitutes a significant asset for a commercial tenant and is typically negotiated with a view to supporting the long-term viability of the tenant’s business. In this…

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Stein Monast among Quebec’s top regional law firms

We are delighted to announce that our law firm, Stein Monast, is among the winners of the 2026-2027 edition of Top Quebec Regional Firms, a ranking published by Canadian Lawyer…

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Lexpert 2026: 10 Stein Monast lawyers recognized among Canada’s best

We are proud to announce that 10 partners at Stein Monast have been named in the 2026 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, a directory that highlights the most…

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Client Insolvency: How to Protect Yourself and Act Proactively

In the current economic context, some businesses are facing an increasingly significant risk, namely the insolvency of a key client. What Can You Do to Protect Business Against a Client’s…

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The Cost of Procedural Lack of Transparency: $15,000 for Media Reps

Media Reps LLC (“Media Reps”), a U.S. company that assists independent online publishers with their promotion, is seeking more than $15 million in damages from Simpletél inc. (“Simpletél”), a Canadian…

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Stein Monast Announces the Appointment of Three New Partners in 2026

We are proud to announce the appointment of Marianne Lamontagne, Xavier Parenteau, and Félix-Antoine Blais as partners, marking the start of a promising year for our firm in 2026. Marianne…

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Taxation of Agricultural Land “Suitable for Cultivation but Not Farmed”: New Fiscal Levers for Municipalities

Since its adoption on March 20, 2025, Bill 86 has introduced several amendments concerning agricultural land in Québec. Among the most significant changes, municipalities have been granted new taxation powers,…

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ChatGPT Before the Court: The Price of Blind Trust

In the case Specter Aviation Limited v. Laprade, the Superior Court, for the first time in Quebec, sanctioned the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence in judicial proceedings1. This decision highlights…

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Stein Monast Advises EXFO on the Sale of its Adaptive Service Assurance Division to Teleo Capital

We are proud to have advised EXFO on the sale of its Adaptive Service Assurance (ASA) division to Teleo Capital, a U.S.-based investment firm specializing in professional software and technology…

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Unionized employers: here are the recent changes to the labour code

On October 28, 2025, the Act to Improve Certain Labour Laws was assented to by the Government of Quebec. This Act amends the Labour Code notably introducing significant changes to…

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Stein Monast Prevails in Superior Court on Behalf of Its Client, the City of Sept-Îles

Photo credit: Architectural Plan – Lemay Firm In a decision issued on November 3, 2025 subsequent to another judgment denying a motion for a provisional injunction the Superior Court dismissed…

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A look back at the Stein Monast 2025 conference: an edition that lived up to all expectations!

On November 19, the Port of Québec Cruise Terminal welcomed nearly 300 participants for our Stein Monast 2025 conference. This enriching day of legal training, organized by our firm,…

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Stein Monast recognized among the best law firms by Best Law Firms Canada

Stein Monast, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition (2nd edition) of Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, published by Best Lawyers®, which recognizes excellence among law…

In the Media

Stein Monast featured on the Préventis podcast by the Barreau du Québec

We are proud to highlight the participation of Marie-Hélène Bétournay, lawyer and partner at the firm, in the latest episode of the Préventis podcast, presented by the Barreau du Québec.…

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Stein Monast takes part in the sale of Gestion Lau-Ray Inc. and its subsidiary Métal Laurentide Inc.

We are proud to have advised Mario Deblois in the sale of Gestion Lau-Ray Inc. and its operating subsidiary, Métal Laurentide Inc., to a private investor. Founded in Quebec in…

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Stein Monast and Oaklins Canada Continue their Collaboration with the Sale of Location Thomas

We are pleased to once again support a major transaction in the equipment rental market in Québec, participating in Sunbelt Rental’s acquisition of Location Thomas. This transaction forms part of…

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Stein Monast recognized among Canada’s best law firms by The Globe and Mail

We are proud to announce that we have been included in the Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026, published by The Globe and Mail in partnership with Statista. Now in its…

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Changes to Employers’ Legal Obligations: Is Your Business Compliant with the Law?

Effective October 1, 2025, significant amendments to the Act respecting occupational health and safety (AOHS) will come into force, requiring employers to update their internal workplace health and safety procedures.…

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Stein Monast Collaborates with Oaklins Canada on the Sale of Location de Beauce

We are pleased to have contributed to a key milestone in the evolution of the equipment rental market, combining the strength of a North American leader with the expertise of…

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27 Stein Monast Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Ones to Watch

At our firm, we are deeply committed to excellence and to our clients. We are therefore proud to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been recognized this year in…

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What is a stock option plan?

Employee stock option plans (a “stock option plan”) are one of the most commonly used types of incentive plans. In an era where labor shortages and fierce competition require the…

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Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance: A Key Risk Management Tool

Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance is not a luxury—it is an essential component of risk management for any company or organization. Whether it’s about protecting individuals facing legal action…

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Transaction : Stein Monast supports the strategic growth of Bois d’œuvre Cedrico inc.

Bois d’œuvre Cedrico, a well-established company in the forestry sector, has recently acquired PBM Solutions Structures, a firm specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of open-web joists, roof trusses…

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Random police interceptions: the Supreme Court will hear the case

On May 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada granted the Quebec Attorney General’s application for leave to appeal regarding section 636 of the Highway Safety Code (“Code”), which relates…

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Companies with 25 to 49 employees: registered with the Office québécoise de la langue française?

As of June 1, 2025, companies employing 25 or more individuals in Quebec for a period of six months will be required to register with the Office québécois de la…

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Stein Monast on the move: innovation and growth under the leadership of Me Ménard Dumas

Last week, Managing Partner Pierre-Olivier Ménard Dumas spoke to Droit inc. and Canadian Lawyer about his recent appointment and his vision for the future. He answers questions such as “What…

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Stein Monast among the largest law firms in Quebec

We are proud to rank on the 2025 list of the largest law firms in Quebec, as published in Les Grands du droit by the Les Affaires newspaper. This recognition…

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Personal information in the context of recruitment

The Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector establishes the rules and obligations governing the collection, use, disclosure, retention and destruction of personal information. But how…

Pierre-Olivier Ménard Dumas appointed Managing Partner

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre-Olivier Ménard Dumas as Managing Partner. Pierre-Olivier Ménard Dumas has been one of the firm’s director since April 29, 2021. This appointment…

Rethinking corporate strategy: Mr Ayotte shares his advice with La Presse

In an interview with La Presse regarding the strategic repositioning of Quebec companies, Mathieu Ayotte, a partner and lawyer at our firm specializing in civil and commercial litigation, discussed the…

Transaction: Stein Monast legal partner for Germain Hôtels

Germain Hôtels and Reliance Properties recently formed a partnership to convert an office building in Vancouver into a boutique hotel, Hôtel Le Germain Vancouver. The successful completion of this major…

Abuse of Process and Indigenous proceedings: Supreme Court Victory for the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan

Revisiting the ruling Saskatchewan (Environment) c. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 CSC 4 On February 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a significant ruling in Saskatchewan (Environment) v.…

Stein Monast Recognized in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

We are proud to announce that eight partners from our firm have been named in the 2025 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, a directory that identifies the best…

Customs tariffs and uncertainties: How to prepare your business?

The imposition of customs tariffs provoked numerous reactions and with the large volume of available information, it can be difficult to navigate. To better address the current situation and understand…

Are Your Trademarks at Risk?

As of January 2025, the Registrar of Trademarks will randomly select trademark registrations and issue notices under Section 45 of the Trademarks Act (hereinafter the “Act”). requiring owners of registered…

The Quebec Municipal Commission reprimands the mayor of the Municipality of Ireland

| SPECIALIST’S VIEW | During a broadcast interview on Radio Canada, Richard Laflamme, our partner and lawyer in real estate and municipal law, commented on the investigation report of the…

Victory on Appeal: Les Jardins de Vérone s.e.c. Prevails

In a decision rendered on February 4, 2025, the Québec Court of Appeal granted the appeal of Les Jardins de Vérone s.e.c. and reinstated the initial ruling of the Tribunal…

Presentations by our speakers as part of the Colloque Stein Monast 2023

On November 8, 2023, the first edition of the Colloque Stein Monast took place. For the occasion, members of the firm prepared 11 conferences on various themes of legal current…

La Cour d’appel réitère le caractère privilégié du rapport de l’expert en sinistre

Contexte : Un incendie se déclare à la maison mobile de Christine McKnight (« Assurée ») en juin 2014. Son assureur, Promutuel Assurance Boréale (« Assureur »), nie couverture et…

Stein Monast LLP is proud to highlight the induction of its partner, Me Marie-Hélène Bétournay, as Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Québec, March 5th, 2021 – Me Marie-Hélène Bétournay has officially become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the most prestigious associations of litigators in North…

Stein Monast LLP Announces the Closing of a $28.75 million Bought Deal Public Offering of its client, OpSens Inc. (TSX: OPS)

Québec City, March 5, 2021 – Stein Monast LLP announces the closing of a $28.75 million bought deal public offering of its client, OpSens Inc. (“Opsens”) (TSX: OPS). OpSens issued…

Stein Monast L.L.P. announces the conclusion of an arrangement between our client, Monarch Gold Corporation and Yamana Gold Inc.

Pursuant to a series of complex transactions carried out under a plan of arrangement in accordance with the provisions of section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act, Stein Monast…

The Insurer’s Obligation To Defend: Recent Developments (9241-1842 Québec Inc. v. Peel Properties Inc., 2020 QCCS 2894)

The Superior Court was recently asked to rule on a Wellington motion aiming to force an insurer to defend its insureds. After reviewing the principles developed by the courts in…

UNE ASSOCIÉE DEVIENT JUGE DE LA COUR SUPÉRIEURE DU QUÉBEC

Québec, le 19 mai 2020 – Le cabinet Stein Monast tient à féliciter la nouvelle juge Isabelle Germain pour sa nomination à titre de juge puînée à la Cour supérieure…

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – CONTINUITY OF BUSINESS OF STEIN MONAST – CLOSURE OF PHYSICAL ACCESS TO THE OFFICES

Quebec City, March 24, 2020 – In response to the Québec Government’s request to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, Stein Monast announces that it has limited public access to…

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – MEASURES TO REDUCE THE SPREAD AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY OF STEIN MONAST

Quebec City, March 16, 2020 – Stein Monast’s priority is to protect our professionals, employees and to serve our clients and business partners effectively during this period of uncertainty. Several…

Stein Monast on the move: an arrival and a comeback

The law firm Stein Monast is proud to welcome Mr. Nicolas Dubé as a member of its civil and professional liability insurance team as well as Mrs. Marie-Pierre Jacob amongst…

The inexcusable error does not bar a remedy for the recuperation of a payment made in error (L’Unique, assurances générales inc. v. Roy, 2017 QCCS 3971 and 2019 QCCA 1887)

By Maud Rivard, partner, and Ruby Riverin-Kelly, associate In January 2010, a fire broke out in a building where Dre Brigitte Roy (hereinafter the “Insured”) operated her dental clinic. At…

Stein Monast adds two new partners

Stein Monast is pleased to announce that Mrs. Jennifer Dumetz, lawyer, and Mrs. Yannie Bordeleau, notary, have been appointed partner of the firm. Called to the Bar in 2008, Mrs.…

Exclusion Clause Relating to Illegal or Criminal Activity

By Maud Rivard, partner, and Carolane Gélinas, associate In a judgment rendered on April 15, 2019, the Superior Court stated on a claim by the owners of a building that…

What if you shouldn’t be the person having to bear your employee’s employment injury related costs?

By Catherine Cloutier, Partner Occasionally, the Tribunal administratif du travail (“TAT”) determines who has to be bear the costs of an employment injury. The TAT disposed this year inter alia…

Regulation 51-102 – Regulatory impacts of the failure to comply to continuous disclosure requirements.

By Mr. Pierre-Olivier Plante, Partner and Mrs. Maude Fortin-Massé, Lawyer As part of its supervision mandate, the Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”) has set up a Continuous Disclosure Review program…

Physicians practicing the medical profession in the Province of Quebec: medical practice within a partnership

By Mr. Pascal Lepage, partner and Mrs. Valérie Lachance, lawyer Since its enactment on March 22, 2007, the Regulation respecting the practice of the medical profession within a partnership or…

Recent decision on medical assistance in dying: The Superior Court held the legislative scheme unconstitutional

By Mrs. Isabelle Germain, partner, Mr. Nicolas Moisan, partner, and Mrs. Julie Pamerleau, associate On last September 11, the honorable Justice Christine Beaudoin, of the Superior Court, rendered a much…

Carriage charges recovery: the receiver might well be an option

By M. Pierre-Olivier Ménard Dumas, partner and M. Gilles-Étienne Lemieux, lawyer One might say that the height of the shipping industry is the business pace. The service requests and shipping…

Recent decision of the Court of Appeal on the notion of loss of the work and poor workmanship (Sections 2118 and 2120 of the Civil Code of Québec)

By Maud Rivard, partner, and Julie Pamerleau, associate Just recently, the Court of Appeal had to consider once again the notions of “loss of the work” and of “poor workmanship”…

Comment on a Court decision: definition of the terms “Article of cargo”

By Pierre-Olivier Dumas, Félix-Antoine Blais and Sarah Routhier In a judgment pronounced in last February[1], the Court of Quebec settled the definition of the terms “article of cargo” within the…

COMING SOON! BIENTÔT À L’AFFICHE!

By Me Pascal Lepage, partner On November 24, 2019, all the business firms in the Province of Quebec will have to comply with the posters and signs rules adopted three…

Cultivation of Cannabis plants for personal purposes: possession and production of 4 plants per dwelling authorized (the Federal Law applies)!

By Ruby Riverin-Kelly, lawyer On October 17, 2018, Canada became the first G8 country to legalize the recreational use, the sale and the cultivation of cannabis on its territory1. Since…

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