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VISEZ DROIT PRESENTATIONS
One of the goals of the Liaison with the Public Committee is to inform citizens of their rights and obligations in matters in which they have a direct interest, and to demystify the law, its practice and procedures as well as the work of professionals practising in this field.
Offered freely to the Montreal citizens (including high school and college students) by volunteer lawyers of The Bar of Montreal, the VISEZ DROIT Presentations may be chosen from among one or more of the following topics :
The law of inheritance
or successions |
Deals with the importance of a Will, its different forms, its content, matrimonial regimes and family patrimony. |
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| The Enduring Power of Attorney or Mandate in the event of incapacity |
Explains the nature of an Enduring Power of Attorney given in the event of incapacity, the rules governing the drafting of this document, the formalities governing its completion, how it applies and when it ceases to apply. |
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| The law governing the right to remain in one's home |
Deals with rules governing the leasing of premises as well as consequences arising from the death or departure of one of the occupants when the other person who occupies the lodging is not the lessee. |
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| Health care establishments and social services |
Covers the different categories of health establishments and social services and the choice of the establishment and the professionals involved. There will be discussion as to the need for consent to treatment, the refusal of such consent, the code of ethics applicable and various possible recourses where the individual's needs are not being met. |
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| Family law |
Covers the differences between common law marriage and marriage and their issues. Also treats the rights and duties of spouses in the event of dissolution of their marriage. |
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| Consumers Protection Act |
Covers the rules covering the contract between consumers and traders under the Consumers Protection Act. Also treats of the right and duties of both contracting parties. |
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Topics relating to
student life |
Youths, their rights and responsibilities / Youth Criminal Justice Act/ Taxing / Shoplifting / The Youth Protection Act / etc. |
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| Topics relating to the practice of law |
An introduction to Canadian and Quebec Laws / The courts and their rules of procedure / Business law (contracts, conflict resolution, etc.) / Tour of the Courthouse / etc. |
The place, date and time are to be determined upon consultation. Each conference will last about 1 hour, including a discussion period and questions.
To make a request for a speaker, you have to complete and return the form Demande de conférence (fichier PDF – 33 Ko)
to Mrs. Christine Plourde by fax : 514 866‑1488.
For more information, kindly contact Mrs. Christine Plourde at 514 866‑9392, extension 235. |
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TAKE NOTE IN YOUR AGENDA
Salon VISEZ DROIT, 15th edition
From monday 16 to tuesday April 19, 2012
at Complexe Desjardins
FREE ENTRY
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