Law

A Quebec judge has ruled that Sergio Yanes Preciado, the 23-year-old man accused of attacking a father in Parc-Extension this summer, was not criminally responsible for his actions due to a mental disorder. The decision means Preciado will not...

In Montréal, the law is explicit: drivers may not leave their vehicle’s engine running while stationary. The rule, enforced across all 19 boroughs, limits idling strictly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve urban air quality.A gasoline-powered vehicle may...

A major identity forgery operation has been uncovered in the Parc-Extension neighbourhood of Montreal, where Sûreté du Québec (SQ) investigators seized nearly 1,000 counterfeit identification cards and an array of high-end forgery equipment in what police are calling one...

On February 5th, a new immigration law information center opened its doors in the Parc-Extension neighborhood, offering a beacon of hope to individuals struggling with immigration-related uncertainties. Managed by law students under the guidance of specialized lawyers, the center...

Quebec’s unveiling of its first-ever action plan to improve abortion access on November 19, 2024, resonates strongly with communities like Parc-Extension, where diverse populations often face unique challenges in accessing healthcare. This initiative not only seeks to address systemic...

Montreal Bar Association Warns Against Fraudulent Immigration LawyersThe pursuit of the Canadian dream can swiftly turn into a nightmare for newcomers who fall victim to fraudulent immigration lawyers, warns David Ettedgui, President of the Montreal Bar. The Park-Extension borough,...

In a recent development that has resonated within the community of Park-Extension, the Quebec government has intensified its demands for the federal government to amend the Criminal Code. This amendment is crucial for Quebec to proceed with advanced requests...

It is an oath that all new Canadians have to take. In Park-Extension home of many newcomers it is known all too well. At the National Assembly, an oath to the King also must be taken until the recent...

Family violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) are serious public health issues and can have immediate and long-term consequences for victims and their families, including physical, mental, cognitive, and financial harms. In Park-Extension, great attention has been given to...

Avleen K MokhaJustice Pro Bono will hold a four-hour session of free consultations this weekend for victims of discrimination, exclusion, racism and social injustice. All consultations will be private and confidential.The consultation takes place this Saturday, July 4 from 10...