Volume 53, Number 2, 1985

FR:

Dans ce texte, M. Robert Parizeau expose la situation actuelle dans le marché de la réassurance. Comme il le signale, celui-ci subit des modifications profondes, dont nos lecteurs prendront connaissance sans doute avec beaucoup d’intérêt, tant le conférencier serre la réalité de près.

EN:

The following is the first part of a study on the law of obligations by Pr. Paul-A. Crépeau. The second part will appear in the next issue of our magazine. The author examines the function of conventional and legal obligations, in society and in relation to the training of jurists. Illustrations are drawn from judicial decisions dealing with freedom of contract within the limitations imposed by public order and good morals, the concept of civil liability and the concept of fault.

EN:

In this situational analysis, the author reviews the main problems of the Canadian economy. More specifically, he underlines the necessity of reducing or at least stabilizing the national deficit to preclude the advent of severe problems in a more or less distant future. "The choice is ours, he says, we may be realistic in facing the situation or we may continue in our belief that by asking more, we will necessarily obtain additional benefits at no cost. Governmental services are not free, we must pay for them dearly; the same is true of improved working conditions".

EN:

After quoting an amusing thought from André Maurois, Me Faribault investigates the attitude of courts of Justice towards certain customs related expenses.

EN:

Deregulation of financial institutions is a matter of increasing interest in Canada. Miss Dumont reviews the situation in Quebec where Bill 75 is beginning to take effect.