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Press Releases 2007

2007-11-09

Robert-Sauvé Award 2007 (In french only)

Montréal, 9 novembre 2007. – C’est avec fierté que M^e Denis Roy, président de la Commission des services juridiques, a remis le 8 novembre dernier, à Longueuil, les prix Robert-Sauvé 2007. Pour le volet grand public, les lauréats sont, ex æquo, M^me Arlène Gaudreault, cri more

2007-11-05

The Commission des services juridiques Calls for Improved Access to Justice (In french only)

Montréal,5 novembre 2007. - Dans le cadre de la consultation publique sur les conditions de vie des aînés,la Commission des services juridiques (CSJ),organisme chargé de l’application de la Loi sur l’aide juridique, recommande que le Supplément de revenu garanti soit exclu du calcul de more

2007-07-10

Appointment of New Vice-President of the Commission des services juridiques (In french only)

Montréal, 10 juillet 2007. – M^e Denis Roy, président de la Commission des services juridiques (CSJ), a le plaisir d’informer la population de la nomination de M^e Lucie Dufresne au poste de vice-présidente pour un mandat de cinq ans.

Au moment de sa nomination, M more

2007-05-03

My Used Vehicule – A Wise Purchase ?

Montréal, May 3, 2007. - M^e Denis Roy, Chairman of the Commission des services juridiques (CSJ), today launched the information campaign entitled My Used Vehicle—A Wise Purchase? aimed at fostering consumer awareness about the purchase of used vehicles and the legal aspects of such purchases. Swept up by the beautiful warm weather, a large number of consumers will be purchasing used vehicles this spring. In order to prevent speedy impulse purchases, it is advisable to know one’s rights and responsibilities so as to avoid legal misunderstandings. 

A Practical Checklist 
The Commission des services juridiques will provide consumers with a practical checklist they can use before, during and after the purchase of a vehicle. The checklist sets out the important elements consumers should keep in mind, such as inspecting the vehicle before its purchase, being familiar with the vehicle’s history and knowing the warranties covering the vehicle. “I am convinced that a better knowledge of the essential elements to be checked when purchasing a used vehicle could have avoided the legal difficulties experienced by some of our clients,” explained M^e Roy. 

Kacya Cotton, automotive analyst for CAA-Quebec, confirms that several steps are essential when purchasing a used automobile: “It is important for consumers to have the vehicle inspected by a reliable mechanic, to inform themselves about the vehicle's history and to do a road test in order to be sure about their choice.” 

The checklist will be available in all legal aid offices throughout Québec. Consumers will also be able to download the electronic version of the checklist by visiting the CSJ’s Web site (www.csj.qc.ca). An array of additional information will also be available on the Web site. 

This initiative falls within the mission of the CSJ which includes the mandate to inform the public about its legal rights and obligations. 

About the Commission des services juridiques 
The Commission des services juridiques is the agency charged with applying the Legal Aid Act in Québec. Legal aid may be granted to anyone who is financially eligible, in order to cover various legal services involving civil, family, administrative or criminal matters or matters relating to youth law.

CAA-Quebec , a partner in this campaign, is a non-profit organization established in 1904 that offers its 875,000 members a wide range of services, including services in the automotive sector. Its professionals in Automotive Advisory Services answer some 125,000 member requests for information each year on topics including the sale and purchase of a vehicle.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Marie-Noëlle Trottier by telephone at 514 873-3562, or by e-mail at mntrottier@csj.qc.ca. 

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Source : 
Marie-Noëlle Trottier, 
 Information Officer 
514 873-3562

2007-05-03

Prix Robert-Sauvé 2007 - Annonce de la période de mise en candidature (In French only)

Montréal, 2 avril 2007. – M^e Denis Roy, président de la Commission des services juridiques du Québec, annonce le début de la période de mise en candidature pour le prix Robert-Sauvé 2007.

Le prix Robert-Sauvé vise à more