QuebecBill 25First Reading
Bill 25: An Act to increase public trust in the justice system by modernizing judicial ethics and to implement certain recommendations of the committee on the remuneration of judges and justices of the peace for the 2023–2027 period
Sponsor: Simon Jolin-BarretteIntroduced March 18, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official text on assnat.qc.caOfficial version — National Assembly of Quebec
What this bill does
This Quebec bill modernizes judicial ethics oversight for provincial courts by strengthening the Conseil de la magistrature's complaint and inquiry process, clarifying the management roles of chief judges, and implementing salary and pension recommendations for judges and justices of the peace covering the 2023–2027 period.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
This bill is almost entirely focused on the internal governance of Quebec's judiciary and the compensation of judges — it does not directly regulate private businesses or their operations. The only potential indirect effect on businesses is improved court efficiency and timeliness, which could benefit parties involved in litigation or regulatory proceedings. Municipalities are marginally affected, as the bill standardizes how their contributions to municipal judges' pension plans are determined by government regulation rather than plan-specific rules. No private sector employer, sole proprietor, or industry group faces new compliance obligations, tax filings, or operational changes as a result of this legislation.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 18, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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