13 Dec 2024
Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST) v. Construction Richard Champagne Inc.
Facts:
- CNESST, as the claimant, sought $3,523.80 from Construction Richard Champagne Inc., under the provisions of the Act respecting labour standards.
- The parties engaged in a settlement conference and reached an agreement on December 11, 2024.
Judgment:
- A document titled "TRANSACTION" was submitted to the court, signed by both parties, constituting an agreement as per Article 2631 of the Civil Code of Québec.
- The court:
- Accepted, endorsed, and rendered enforceable the agreement.
- Ordered compliance from both parties.
- Declared that each party would bear its own costs.
Notes:
- The contents of the "TRANSACTION" document were not disclosed.
The case was resolved through a settlement. Since the agreement was signed and endorsed by the court, it implies mutual consent rather than a unilateral success.