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Quebec bar suspends building owner facing charges in fatal 2023 Old Montreal fire
The bar cited public protection rules as Benamor faces seven manslaughter counts over a fire that killed 7 people.
- On Friday, The Barreau announced the provisional suspension of Benamor's law license as he faces seven counts of manslaughter tied to a deadly 2023 fire in Old Montreal.
- Seven people died in the 2023 blaze at a more-than-100-year-old heritage property near Place d'Youville and the Port; investigators determined the fire was deliberately set.
- Prosecutors allege Benamor's negligence accelerated the flames, while the building contained multiple fire code violations and several units operated as illegal Airbnbs when the fire occurred.
- Effective April 23, the Disciplinary Council of the Quebec Bar suspended Benamor's right to practice law under sections 122.0, 133, and 180 of the Professional Code.
- The case has drawn attention to safety standards and enforcement in older buildings across Montreal, while Benamor, previously subject to a limited license from the Bar, has entered no plea.
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Quebec bar suspends building owner facing charges in fatal 2023 Old Montreal fire
MONTREAL - Quebec's bar association has suspended the law licence of the owner of an Old Montreal building who is facing manslaughter charges in the deaths of seven people who
·Toronto, Canada
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Landlord charged with manslaughter in Old Montreal fire case has law licence suspended
The Barreau du Québec has suspended the law licence of Émile Benamor, who is currently facing manslaughter charges tied to his ownership of an Old Montreal building that went up in flames, killing seven people.
·Canada
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The owner of the burning Old Montreal building in which seven occupants died, Émile-Haim Benamor, was granted an interim suspension of his right to practise the profession of lawyer, the Barreau du Québec announced on Friday.
·Montreal, Canada
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