The Laval bus driver charged in the deaths of two children in a daycare crash in 2023 will not face a jury trial but instead undergo a hearing to determine if he was not criminally responsible for his actions. This decision means that the driver will be evaluated to see if he was mentally fit during the incident, potentially affecting the outcome of his case. The driver’s fate will be determined through a process focused on his mental state rather than a traditional trial setting.
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Quebec judge invalidates tuition hike, French requirements for out-of-province university students
SummaryA judge has invalidated tuition increases and French language requirements for out-of-province Canadian students, determining that the Higher Education Ministry failed to provide adequate data to support its assertion that these students were not integrating into Quebec society. McGill University's principal and vice-chancellor, Deep Saini, warned that raising tuition rates for these students could lead to "serious consequences" for the institution. This ruling underscores the legal challenges surrounding educational policies affecting out-of-province students in Quebec....
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