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The sex industry: history, laws and rights
Sex work has always been a topic of extensive debate worldwide. This profession raises several legal questions, often concerning marginalized women. To understand, clarify, and demystify this issue, this article will explore its historical developments and the rights that sex workers benefit from today. WHAT IS SEX WORK? Definition
Rent increase in Quebec : tenants’ rights and remedies
On January 21, 2025, the Tribunal administratif du logement (“TAL”) announced that it was proposing an average residential rent increase of 5.9% for the year 2025. This increase, more significant than in previous years, has raised concerns among both tenants and landlords, particularly regarding the rent determination criteria and the
Maternity and Labor Rights in Quebec
“Pregnancy should not be a source of stress. So, if you carefully plan and set priorities, there is no reason for that to happen. [1]” Pregnancy is an important and joyful stage of life, but it can also bring multiple concerns and questions for expectant mothers. More specifically, balancing pregnancy
Demystifying Coercive Control
Did you know that a partner doesn’t need to resort to physical violence to create a toxic environment in a relationship? Some behaviors can be devastating even if they leave no physical marks. “He monitors my text messages.” “He threatened to take the kids if I left him.” “He controls
Parental Rights and Duties: What Changes (or Doesn’t) After Separation
In recent years, Quebec has experienced an increase in the rate of single-parent families. For families with at least one child under the age of 25, this rate rose from 19.1% in 1991 to 26.4% in 2021[1]. It has also been observed that, generally, following a separation, a woman’s income
Demystifying parental alienation in a context of domestic violence
The DYP tells me that my children aren’t doing well because I’m alienating them. But if they’re not doing well, it’s because they’re living with a violent man! This situation1 highlights the complexity of cases where conjugal violence coexists with accusations of parental alienation. Parental alienation, an increasingly discussed topic, emerges