Court rejects Ottawa’s attempt to quash lawsuit challenging Governor General’s appointment

Court rejects Ottawa’s attempt to quash lawsuit challenging Governor General’s appointment

The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that a lawsuit seeking to overturn Governor General Mary Simon’s appointment can move forward and be heard on its merits. Justice Marie-Hélène Dubé dismissed an application by the attorney general of Canada to have the case thrown out, giving the plaintiffs — two Quebec language rights groups — their second win in … Read more