Quebec Government Ordered to Pay for Unlawful Detentions

Monday, May 26, 2025, 4:20 pm

A Quebec Superior Court has ruled that the provincial government must cough up roughly $164 million as compensation for unlawfully detaining thousands for over 24 hours. The stern ruling comes amid criticism of “creative” accounting practices and has left officials scrambling for damage control.

globalnews.ca / Quebec judge orders government to pay $164 million for unlawful detentions

The judgment awards $7,000 to each person who was detained for more than 24 hours without appearing before a judge between 2015 and 2020.

thestar.com / Quebec judge orders government to pay $164 million for unlawful detentions

MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ordered the provincial government to pay $164 million in a class action lawsuit on behalf of thousands of people who were unlawfully detained following an arrest.

lapresse.ca / Pas de juge les dimanches et les fériés | Québec devra payer 163 millions à des détenus

Le gouvernement du Québec devra verser un total de 164 millions à des milliers de personnes qui ont passé plus de 24 heures en cellule sans voir un juge après leur arrestation.

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