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Hamilton Spectator
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Justice Cree inspires community
Lysane Cree was appointed as a Superior Court of Quebec judge in September, but a ceremonial sitting last month gave community members a chance to reflect on their pride in a fellow Kanehsata'kehró:non reaching this milestone. Long before becoming a judge, Cree's success in the legal field already served as an inspiration for the community, with some members following in her footsteps. 'For me, being a lawyer was only a thing people did in movies or in the big cities. Not in Kanesatake out of all places! But boy was I wrong,' said McGill law school graduate Brandon Bonspiel, who has just a few months left of bar school ahead of being sworn in as a lawyer. 'When I started speaking up about my ambitions, I was often told that being a lawyer would not be easy as a Mohawk, but it was not impossible. That's when I first heard of Lysane Cree.' It was more than just an encouraging sign for the aspiring legal professional, who has been dreaming of entering the profession since his high school days. 'I am a direct result of Lysane's impact on our community. She paved the way for myself and many other Kanien'kehá:ka youth wishing to practice law,' he said. 'As for Lysane's appointment as a judge to the province's Superior Court, it furthers her legacy as a role model and a leader in our community. Today, young Kanien'kehá:ka know that being a judge is possible because, once again, Lysane Cree did it!' It's not only law students who appreciate Cree's impact on the community, however. 'I've always known she was a go-getter, determined and tenacious,' said community member Karonhienhawe Nicholas. 'I am so proud of her and proud to say that we have a judge in the community and that there is proof our community is not all bad apples or delinquents like it's so often portrayed as being. There are so many good things about our community, so many good people, but it's overshadowed by the bad.' The event was attended by friends and family from Kanesatake and officials such as Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Manon Jeannotte - the first ever First Nations person to hold that office. 'It was a profound honour to witness the ceremonial sitting of the Honourable Justice Lysanne Cree at the Superior Court of Quebec,' said Jeannotte, who is Mi'kmaq. 'Her appointment marks not only an important moment for Quebec's justice system, but also a meaningful step on our shared path of reconciliation,' Jeannotte said. Cree is one of only a handful of judges at the St. Jerome courthouse, which tends to the Terrebonne judicial district, so she is overseeing cases in the region that includes Kanesatake. 'Her voice, integrity, and deep sense of service will undoubtedly enrich the judiciary and inspire future generations,' said Jeannotte. According to the Department of Justice, Cree was first called to the Bar of Quebec in 2003 following her graduation from the McGill University Law Faculty in 2000. She started her career at Hutchins Legal Inc., where she worked on Indigenous law and worked with First Nations governments across the country for 16 years. Prior to being appointed as a Superior Court judge, Cree was an administrative judge at Montreal's Administrative Tribunal for Police Ethics. She declined to participate in this article. marcus@ Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Montreal Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Terrebonne riding recount begins Thursday: Elections Canada
Canadian Politics A judicial recount of the votes in Quebec's Terrebonne riding will begin Thursday, chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault announced on Wednesday. The count, conducted by Justice Danielle Turcotte of the Superior Court of Quebec's Terrebonne district, will be carried out at 3235 de la Gare Ave. in Mascouche, and the result published on after it is complete. On election night, the riding's lead swung back and forth, and final preliminary results showed a narrow 25-vote win for Liberal challenger Tatiana Auguste. But when the tallies were validated, they showed a 44-vote lead for Bloc Québécois MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné. A judicial recount is triggered automatically when the margin of victory is less than 0.1 per cent of valid votes cast. Elections Canada's validated results indicate that 60,204 valid votes were cast in the riding and 903 ballots were rejected. Preliminary results said there were 60,130 valid votes. Terrebonne election results Validated results, before judicial recount. Rejected ballots: 903 (1.5%) Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc Québécois): 23,340 (38.8%) Tatiana Auguste (Liberal Party of Canada): 23,296 (38.7%) Adrienne Charles (Conservative Party of Canada): 10,956 (18.2%) Maxime Beaudoin (New Democratic Party): 1,552 (2.6%) Benjamin Rankin (Green Party of Canada): 632 (1.0%) Maria Cantore (People's Party of Canada): 428 (0.7%) Perrault also announced that 822 national special ballots were mistakenly kept at the office of the returning officer in British Columbia's Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam riding, and according to the law cannot be counted. The ballots were mainly for that riding (530) or neighbouring ridings, but a total of 74 ridings nationwide had at least one cast ballot affected. Terrebonne is not one of them.
Ottawa Citizen
24-04-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Quebec court approves Phoenix pay system settlement
The federal government will begin settlement payments for non-unionized and casual public servants affected by the Phoenix pay system failures. Article content Article content On April 15, the Superior Court of Quebec approved the settlement of a class action lawsuit launched on behalf of the workers who suffered hardship due to pay issues with the system. The settlement will pay $350 to workers affected between 2016-17 and $175 for the preceding three years. The maximum an eligible worker can receive is $875. Article content Article content The federal government settled the class action lawsuit late last year. Article content Article content Ezmie Bouchard, who worked at Passport Canada in 2016, was the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, which was launched in 2017. Bouchard claimed that she received $4,800 less than what she should have because of mistakes on her pay cheques. The lawsuit said she was then overpaid and had to repay $1,000 to the government. Article content Unionized employees were excluded from the authorized judgment, and were subject to a separate agreement between the federal government and their unions. In 2020, Canada's largest public service union, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, reached an agreement that gave 140,000 workers $2,5000 in compensation each. Article content Nine years into the debacle, the work to clear a massive backlog of pay issues is ongoing. As of March 26, the Phoenix backlog had 349,000 transactions remaining to be processed. Article content The cost of Phoenix's failure has been ballooning. Since 2017, the government has spent at least $3.5 billion on the Phoenix pay system. Article content Article content The government has spent more than $150 million since 2018 looking into a platform to replace Phoenix. A February 2024 report found that Dayforce was being considered as a 'viable option' for the next HR and pay system. Article content Article content A decision on whether the federal government will move to Dayforce was delayed until after the election. The federal government had said it would make a decision on whether to adopt Dayforce in March, but that timeline was disrupted by the caretaker convention that is activated during an election. Article content
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canadian retailer Frank And Oak to close retail stores permanently
Canadian clothing retailer Frank And Oak is set to close all 14 of its locations across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, as well as transfer its brand rights. This follows as the Superior Court of Quebec sanctioned the brand's acquisition by Montreal-based Lamour Group and Thread Collective, reported The Canadian Press. The company was founded in 2012 and has 150 workers. On 15 April 2025, subsequent to a request from the debtor, the court granted an extension for the submission of a proposal and prolonged the stay period until 30 May. Concurrently, the court approved several orders on that date. These orders sanctioned actions including: the divestment of specific assets; permission to carry out inventory liquidation in accordance with established protocols; a concordat with a service provider; and provision for an initial disbursement to be made to the secured creditor. Frank And Oak is presently in the process of liquidation, leading to the definitive closure of its retail locations, with existing merchandise available at final clearance prices. During the period of this liquidation sale, Frank And Oak stores will continue to operate. Store closures are scheduled to commence over the next few weeks as part of this ongoing procedure. The company said that its website will remain functional throughout the liquidation process. Nonetheless, product availability may be restricted, and all transactions conducted during this period will be considered Final Sale with no returns or exchanges permitted. In December 2024, UCG Holdings Canada, doing business as Frank And Oak, submitted a notice of intent pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act to restructure citing economic challenges brought on by Covid-19 disruptions and supply chain issues. Thread Collective markets a range of products across various retail levels, from budget-friendly mass market stores to upscale department stores, niche boutiques, and sports equipment outlets. "Canadian retailer Frank And Oak to close retail stores permanently " was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
