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          • Possession of firearms
          • Sexual assault
          • Theft and possession of stolen goods
          • Threats
        • Procedure
          • Rights and freedoms in the event of arrest
          • Interim release
          • Elements of a criminal offence
          • Sentencing
          • Application for a record suspension
        • Charter Rights
          • Right to be informed of the reasons for arrest and right to counsel
          • Right to silence
          • Presumption of innocence
          • Right to be free from arbitrary detention or imprisonment
          • Right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure
        • Defence
          • Coercion and necessity
          • Error of fact
          • Ignorance of the law
          • Intoxication
          • Self-defence
          • Not criminally responsible
          • Provocation
  • Penal Law
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      • Rent increase
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      • Obligations of delivery, maintenance, and fitness of the property
      • Repairs in the home
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      • Validity of the lease
      • Sale of housing
    • Landlord Representation
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      • Eviction
      • Non-payment of rent and frequent delays
      • Repossession of accommodation
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          • Relevant documents and information to keep
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          • Small claims claim
        • Special situations
          • Cessation of an airline’s activities
          • Rights of passengers with special needs
          • Denied boarding
  • Legal Capsules
        • General
          • Prescription
          • Guide to writing a letter of formal notice
          • Small Claims Court
          • Representing yourself in court without a lawyer
          • Recording a conversation
        • Civil Liability
          • Aquatic accidents
          • Boat accidents
          • Skiing accidents and other winter sports
          • Accidents during a hunting activity
          • Recreation
          • Burns caused by aesthetic care
          • Transmission of an STI
          • Dog bite or attack
          • Responsibility of a babysitter or daycare
          • Bullying at school
          • Defamation
        • Consumer Law
          • Unfair term in terms of membership
          • Punitive damages
          • Misrepresentation in advertisements
          • Cancellation fees
          • Extended warranty
          • Illegal pricing practice
            • Price Accuracy Policy
            • Additional fees in consumer contracts
          • Abusive loans
          • Flight delay, cancellation or overbooking
          • Telecommunications companies
            • Complaint to the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS)
            • Termination fees for telecommunications contracts
        • Car Accidents
          • After a car accident: the impact on victims
          • Compensation for an accident that occurred while using a vehicle
          • Accident with a snow removal vehicle
          • Injuries sustained in an automobile accident outside Quebec
          • Compensation by the SAAQ for personal assistance at home
          • The SAAQ’s no-fault regime
          • Simulation
        • Work Accidents
          • Accidents at work while working from home
          • Civil action for a work accident
          • Accident at work outside working hours
          • Presumption of occupational diseases
          • De Quervain’s tendinitis
          • Cannabis use in the workplace
          • Guide for victims of psychological harassment at work
        • Victims of Criminal Offence
          • Psychotherapy for the victim of criminal offence
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  • About
    • Services
      • Class Actions
      • Civil Liability
      • Medical Liability
      • Car Accidents
      • Work Accidents
      • Victims of Criminal Offence
      • Retraite Québec
      • Social Welfare
      • Disability Insurance
      • Criminal Law
      • Penal Law
      • Disciplinary Law
    • Philosophy
      • Protection of your rights
      • Personalized service
      • Trust
    • Legal Fees
      • Percentage
      • Fixed
      • Hourly rate
      • Legal Aid
      • Legal Insurance
    • Distinctions
      • Consumer Choice
      • Three Best Rated
    • Press
      • Class Actions
      • Civil Liability
      • Administrative Law
      • Disability Insurance
  • Team
    • Lawyers / Representatives
      • Mtre Jimmy Ernst Jr. L. Lambert
      • Mtre Benjamin W. Polifort
      • Mtre Loran-Antuan King
      • Mtre Yahia Belhaddad
      • Mtre Felicia Rotaru
      • Mtre Sandra H. Kim
      • Mtre Olivier Hankins-Meilleur
      • Mtre Bo Chi Zhang
      • Mtre Philippe Brault
      • Mtre Mégane Rousseau
      • Me Sandrine Puchin
      • Daphné McConnell
    • Assistants
      • Jeannie Nguyen
      • Céline Slamani
      • Rubi Barboza Gomez
      • Emilie Leblanc
    • Bar Students / Interns
    • Students
  • Administrative Law
    • Car Accidents (SAAQ)
      • Your SAAQ file
        • Challenging a SAAQ decision
        • Application for administrative review to the SAAQ
        • SAAQ Administrative Review Decision
        • Recourse to the Tribunal administratif du Québec
        • Conciliation at the Tribunal administratif du Québec
        • Trial at the Tribunal administratif du Québec
        • Review of the judgment of the Tribunal administratif du Québec
        • Recourse to the Superior Court
      • Dispute period
      • Income replacement indemnity claim
      • Compensation for bodily injury
      • Compensation for psychological damage
      • Determined employment and return to work
      • Relapse, recurrence or aggravation
      • Causal link
      • Personal assistance at home
      • Request for reimbursement
    • Work Accidents (CNESST)
      • Psychological harassment
      • Contestation of a CNESST file
      • Income replacement indemnity
      • Employment
      • Compensation for relapse
      • Civil action for a work accident
    • Victims of Criminal Offence (IVAC)
      • Criminal acts covered by the IVAC
      • Criminal Compensation Lawyer
      • Victims of physical assault
      • Compensation for unemployed victims
      • Fault of the victim
      • Rehabilitation
    • Retraite Québec
      • Refusal of a request
      • Work income
      • Family allowances
      • Surviving spouse’s pension
      • Supplement for disabled children
      • Progress of the file
    • Social Welfare
      • Marital life
      • Misrepresentation or fraud
      • Investigation
  • Civil Law
    • Civil Liability
      • How to prove the damage
      • Assessment of civil damage
      • Compensation for bodily injury
      • Injuries caused by a fall
      • Injuries caused by the ruin of a building
      • Liability of the city in case of lack of maintenance
      • Responsibility of the school
      • Fact of the goods
    • Medical Liability
      • Remedies for compensation
      • Medical negligence and unnecessary treatment
      • Surgical errors and early discharge from hospital
      • Misdiagnosis
      • Malfunction of medical devices
      • Code of Ethics of Physicians
    • Prosecuting your aggressor in civil proceedings
      • Criminal vs. civil hearing
      • Prescription
    • Contractual Law
      • Claim for damages
      • Letter of formal notice
    • Disability Insurance
      • Disability Insurance
    • Hidden Defects
  • Class Actions
    • Ongoing Class Actions
      • Coloplast
      • Canada Post
      • Nintendo
      • Samsung
      • Videotron
      • Car dealers
      • GoFundMe
      • Fever
      • Hyundai (paint)
      • Brewers
      • SAQ
      • Psycom
      • Volkswagen (water leak)
      • “Alcohol-free” products
      • Ticketmaster
      • Diocese of Gaspé
      • Diocese of Rimouski
      • Diocese of Rouyn-Noranda
      • Social media
      • Bread recall
      • Kia (paint)
      • Audi (oil)
      • Tequila
      • STM
      • DoorDash (tips)
      • Lafontaine Tunnel
      • Public Storage
      • Volkswagen (ID.4)
      • Nissan (paint)
      • Nissan (roof)
      • Nordik Spa
    • Completed Class Actions
      • Metro Metro Festival
      • Cogeco
      • DoorDash
      • Ironman
      • StockX
      • Croisières AML
      • Web Hosting Canada
      • UberEats
      • UberEats (Service Fees)
      • Laurentian Bank
    • Frequently asked questions
      • What are the steps of a class action?
      • How do I become a class member in a class action?
      • How to make a claim?
      • How much to receive as compensation?
      • When to receive compensation?
  • Criminal Law
    • Offences
      • Assault
      • Assault on a peace officer
      • Break and enter
      • Criminal negligence
      • Dangerous driving
      • Fraud
      • Hit-and-run
      • Impaired driving (DUI)
      • Mischief
      • Murder and attempted murder
      • Obstruction of justice
      • Possession of drugs and other substances
      • Possession of firearms
      • Sexual assault
      • Theft and possession of stolen goods
      • Threats
    • Procedure
      • Rights and freedoms in the event of arrest
      • Interim release
      • Elements of a criminal offence
      • Sentencing
      • Application for a record suspension
    • Charter Rights
      • Right to be informed of the reasons for arrest and right to counsel
      • Right to silence
      • Presumption of innocence
      • Right to be free from arbitrary detention or imprisonment
      • Right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure
    • Defence
      • Coercion and necessity
      • Error of fact
      • Ignorance of the law
      • Intoxication
      • Self-defence
      • Not criminally responsible
      • Provocation
  • Penal Law
  • Disciplinary Law
    • Dentists
    • Engineers
    • Judges
    • Notaries
    • Nurses
    • Opticians
    • Optometrists
    • Psychologists
    • Real Estate Brokers
    • Veterinarians
  • Housing Law
    • Tenant Representation
      • Abandonment of housing
      • Pets and Rental Housing
      • Rent increase
      • Request for Deposit
      • Deposit: Illegal or Not?
      • Rodent infestation
      • Housing unfit for habitation
      • Obligations of delivery, maintenance, and fitness of the property
      • Repairs in the home
      • Neighbourhood disturbances
      • Validity of the lease
      • Sale of housing
    • Landlord Representation
      • Hidden defect lawyers
      • Death of the tenant
      • Eviction
      • Non-payment of rent and frequent delays
      • Repossession of accommodation
      • Termination, Sublease and Assignment of Lease
  • Aviation Lawyers
    • Passenger Rights
      • Travel insurance
      • Right to assistance
      • Right to compensation
      • Right to information
      • Right to care
      • Disclaimer
      • Carrier’s Obligations
      • Additional obligations of airlines
      • Penalties
    • Laws and regulations
      • Air Passenger Compensation
      • The Montreal Convention
      • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
      • European Regulation
    • Complaints procedure
      • Relevant documents and information to keep
      • Claim Form
      • Small claims claim
    • Special situations
      • Cessation of an airline’s activities
      • Rights of passengers with special needs
      • Denied boarding
  • Legal Capsules
    • General
      • Prescription
      • Guide to writing a letter of formal notice
      • Small Claims Court
      • Representing yourself in court without a lawyer
      • Recording a conversation
    • Civil Liability
      • Aquatic accidents
      • Boat accidents
      • Skiing accidents and other winter sports
      • Accidents during a hunting activity
      • Recreation
      • Burns caused by aesthetic care
      • Transmission of an STI
      • Dog bite or attack
      • Responsibility of a babysitter or daycare
      • Bullying at school
      • Defamation
    • Consumer Law
      • Unfair term in terms of membership
      • Punitive damages
      • Misrepresentation in advertisements
      • Cancellation fees
      • Extended warranty
      • Illegal pricing practice
        • Price Accuracy Policy
        • Additional fees in consumer contracts
      • Abusive loans
      • Flight delay, cancellation or overbooking
      • Telecommunications companies
        • Complaint to the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS)
        • Termination fees for telecommunications contracts
    • Car Accidents
      • After a car accident: the impact on victims
      • Compensation for an accident that occurred while using a vehicle
      • Accident with a snow removal vehicle
      • Injuries sustained in an automobile accident outside Quebec
      • Compensation by the SAAQ for personal assistance at home
      • The SAAQ’s no-fault regime
      • Simulation
    • Work Accidents
      • Accidents at work while working from home
      • Civil action for a work accident
      • Accident at work outside working hours
      • Presumption of occupational diseases
      • De Quervain’s tendinitis
      • Cannabis use in the workplace
      • Guide for victims of psychological harassment at work
    • Victims of Criminal Offence
      • Psychotherapy for the victim of criminal offence
  • Career
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Legal and Social Aid on the North Shore

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The North Shore, a majestic region bordered by the St. Lawrence River and dotted with unique communities, presents legal and social challenges specific to its geography and economy. Whether you live in Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles or a more remote community such as Havre-Saint-Pierre, Lambert Lawyers is here to offer you personalized legal assistance adapted to your local reality.

 

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Legal aid adapted to the needs of the North Shore

The diversity of cities and industries on the North Shore leads to a variety of legal issues. Here is how Lambert Avocats can support you in your region:

Support for social assistance procedures

On the North Shore, where remoteness can make access to services more complex, many people rely on social assistance to meet their basic needs. If you are faced with a refusal or suspension of benefits, our lawyers specializing in social assistance are there to defend your rights and guide you through your administrative procedures. You can also rely on local employment centres in the region for direct support:

  • Baie-Comeau
    Local Employment Centre625 Laflèche Boulevard, Suite 1.810
    Baie-Comeau, Quebec G5C 1C5
    Tel.: 418-589-3719 or 1-800-463-8542 (toll-free)
    Fax: 418-295-4332
  • Sept-Îles
    Local Employment Centre456 Arnaud Avenue, RC, Suite 11
    Sept-Îles, Quebec G4R 3B1
    Tel.: 418-962-6545 or 1-800-663-1934 (toll-free)
    Fax: 418-964-8192

Rental disputes for tenants

In cities such as Port-Cartier or Forestville, rental disputes are frequent due to the specificities of the local rental market. If you are faced with abusive rent increases, inadequate housing conditions or non-compliant eviction attempts, our tenants’ housing lawyers are ready to defend your interests.

CNESST Claims and Workers’ Rights

The North Shore, with its mining, forestry and maritime industries, exposes workers to particular risks. If you have suffered a work accident or an occupational disease, our lawyers specializing in CNESST will help you maximize your rights and obtain fair compensation.

Personalized Legal Services

Every community and every legal situation is unique. Whether you live in Les Escoumins, Havre-Saint-Pierre or Port-Cartier, Lambert Lawyers adapts its services to your specific needs to offer you customized solutions.

Why choose Lambert Lawyers on the North Shore?

Our firm stands out for its human approach and its understanding of the specific realities of the North Shore. Here’s why the citizens of the region trust us:

  • Local
    expertiseWe know the particularities of the communities of the North Shore and the specific challenges that residents face, whether they are tenants in Baie-Comeau or workers in Sept-Îles.
  • Easier access to regional
    resourcesIn addition to our legal services, we work in collaboration with local institutions to ensure comprehensive support. Here are some other local employment centres that may be helpful to you:

    • Escoumins
      Local Employment Centre459 Route 138
      Les Escoumins, Quebec G0T 1K0
      Tel.: 418-233-2501
      Fax: 418-233-3138
    • Forestville
      Local Employment Centre134 Route 138 East
      Forestville, Quebec G0T 1E0
      Tel.: 418-587-6611 or 1-800-463-0738 (toll-free)
      Fax: 418-587-2201
    • Havre-Saint-Pierre
      Local Employment Centre1280 de la Digue Street, Suite 200
      Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec G0G 1P0
      Tel.: 418-538-2288 or 1-800-463-0735 (toll-free)
      Fax: 418-538-3660
  • Comprehensive and human
    supportWe support you at every step of the way, offering you personalized solutions adapted to your needs.

Legal challenges specific to the North Shore

The North Shore, with its vast territories and dominant industries, presents unique legal challenges. Rental disputes are common in industrial cities like Port-Cartier, while CNESST claims are common in the region’s mining and forestry sectors. In Havre-Saint-Pierre and other more isolated municipalities, problems of access to social and legal services can also pose difficulties. Lambert Avocats is committed to offering solutions adapted to these local realities, guaranteeing effective and relevant support for all citizens.

Contact Lambert Lawyers for legal assistance on the North Shore

If you are faced with a legal or social situation, Lambert Avocats is there to support you. Whether you are in Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles or Havre-Saint-Pierre, our team is ready to analyze your situation and offer you adapted solutions. To find out more, visit our dedicated pages:

  • Welfare
  • Tenant Housing Law
  • CNESST

With Lambert Avocats, you benefit from human, professional and local support. Contact us today to get the support you need on the North Shore. With Lambert Avocats, you benefit from human, professional and tailor-made support. Contact us today to advocate for your rights and get the support you need.

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