The former big boss of Quebec prosecutors entered politics with the PLQ

Recently retired as chief federal prosecutor of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada for the Quebec region, he confirmed to Radio-Canada that he will be a candidate to ride Acadie in the next election.

” I look at what is currently happening in Quebec in the area of ​​justice and it worries me. I have fears. I think the system is not working as it should. I feel like I will be the first to reform things that are not good. “

Mr. Morin, who has appealed to all courts in Quebec, not only wants more citizens to have access to the legal system, but also return ultimately the necessary independence.

I think Mr. Jolin-Barrette has a hard time understanding what the role of an Attorney General should be. What I’m seeing right now is a lot of clashes and it’s getting me. […] All the tension, for example, he created with the chief justice of the Court of Quebec. To me, this is not acceptable! The independence of the courts is a key element of our society and of our law. Always wanting to interfere and interfere with that freedom is not healthy for our democracy or for Quebec.he said, in an interview with our parliamentary office.

Me Morin refers to several public disagreements between Judge Lucie Rondeau and Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette. First, they went to war when they created a court that specializes in sexual and domestic violence, which threatens the impartiality of the court, according to Judge Rondeau.

Ms. also ordered. Rondeau that Criminal Division judges will only sit one day in two (instead of two days in three) starting in September, to give them more time to make complex decisions in writing. Concerned about potential delays, the minister asked him to reconsider his decision.

The bilingualism of judges

The rag is also burning between the two about the bilingualism of the jurors. Believing that all lawyers should have equal opportunity to access the judiciary, the minister tried to change the selection process for judges to avoid that English proficiency was required. The Superior Court found his intervention illegal.

I André Albert Morin defends himself from lack of liberty by confronting Judge Rondeau. The selection process in Quebec has been going on for years. It’s not new and it works great! This attitude of the Minister is complex and even surprising! I’m not telling Ms. Rondeau what he should do, on the contrary! We need to let the judiciary do its job.

Mr. Morin also describes himself as an ardent defender of the French language, especially through his commitment to the Days of La Francophonie.

More justice for all

Involved in the Bonneau reception center and receiving a prize awarded by her peers for her humanitarian commitment to the poor and sick, Me Morin wants to raise limits for legal assistance and allow citizens to access more information, with full transparency.

There is another aspect that comes to me, it is the whole question of justice in the Far North of Quebec […] We need to connect with aboriginal and Inuit communities. I think there is a way to rethink justice to listen to these people, bring them together and consider their concerns. We need to be able to provide justice for the entire population of Quebec. I see nothing on the government side going in that direction! He added.

Me Morin is also concerned about the lack of labor in courthouses.

” There were not only delays, but also a lack of prosecutors. They are tired! We also need defense attorneys and legal aid attorneys. You need to make sure you can provide local justice. “

Confidence, despite the polls

Although current polls show majority support for Coalition avenir Québec, Me Morin is not afraid of losing his new party.

He said he chose the Liberal Party of Quebec because of the formation respect the people and advocates values ​​of integrity and social justicelike him. The polls don’t bother me more than I should! he concludes.

I will try André Albert Morin to replace former Liberal minister Christine St-Pierre, who recently announced that he would not seek a new mandate.