Video of the Quebec Bâtonnat debate | 2021

OnApril 30, the JBM, in collaboration with the Montreal Bar, organized a debate between the two candidates for the Bâtonnat du Barreau du Québec.

On April 30, the Jeune Barreau de Montréal (JBM) invited the legal community to a debate at the Bâtonnat du Québec with ^Me Antoine Aylwin and ^Me Catherine Claveau. The debate was moderated by Djavan Habel-Thurton, Radio-Canada's Sept-Îles-based journalist.

After presenting their respective programs, the candidates debated the following themes:

• Technology and the environment (21:05)
• Psychological well-being of lawyers (24:35)
• Sexual harassment and violence in the profession (28:00)
• Racism, diversity and inclusion in the legal community (32:00)
• Supporting the next generation of lawyers (including remuneration of articling students) (36:00)
• Access to justice (43:00)
• Future of the profession and the Quebec Bar (46:55)

The two candidates then responded in 30 seconds to three rapid-fire questions concerning the annual costs paid by members of the Quebec Bar, the measures to be undertaken for a greener profession, and the actions they intend to implement for lawyers in private practice accepting legal aid mandates (50:50). There were also questions from the audience (55:00).

Finally,^Me Aylwin and^Me Claveau had one last chance to charm members with their closing remarks (1:08:15).

The JBM invites you to watch the debate in its entirety to learn more about the commitments and programs of each of the two candidates.

The JBM would like to thank its major partner, the Bar of Montreal.

The Young Bar of Montreal

Founded in 1898, the JBM brings together over 5,000 members of the Montreal Bar who have been practicing for ten years or less. These young lawyers work in all areas of the law, making their mark professionally. They are the next generation of lawyers, both nationally and internationally. They form an influential group, engaged in the community, and are called upon to become leaders in all spheres of society. When it comes to public affairs, the JBM's mandate is to position itself as a key player in the popularization of current legislation. http://ajbm.qc.ca/

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For further information, please contact

Joannie Tremblay | Communications and Public Relations Coordinator

jtremblay@ajbm.qc.ca | 514 954-6936 | www.ajbm.qc.ca