Mediation will be mandatory for small claims files in Baie-Comeau

The Government of Quebec wishes to reduce the delays in certain cases related to small claims in Baie-Comeau. This involves the introduction of mandatory mediation and automatic arbitration. Quebec's Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Simon Jolin-Barrette, announces this change for cases of $5,000 or less in the Small Claims Division of the Court of Quebec in the judicial districts of Baie-Comeau and Mingan. This takes effect as of May 13…