Quebec Bar Slams Legault for Questioning Independence of Federally Appointed Judges

Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks at a news conference prior to question period, at the legislature in Quebec City, on Feb.22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Karoline Boucher

The Quebec bar association is denouncing what it calls an “attack” on the independence of federally appointed judges from Premier François Legault.

The comments from the Barreau du Québec follow Mr. Legault’s statements on Feb. 22 accusing the Parti Québécois leader of prostrating himself before Ottawa regarding a Court of Appeal decision.