Key Quotes from the Record
Direct quotes from the hearings before Justice Perreault — Habeas Corpus 760-36-000897-234, September 14, 2023.
BY THE COURT (Justice Perreault):
« Are we micro-managing an institution, which courts cannot do, and with respect, you and I do not have the required expertise to reorganize the scheduling of alternating sectors and all of that. »
Transcript p. 231, ll. 3-9
BY THE COURT (Justice Perreault):
« It's as if someone told me there aren't enough officers to give them three (3) meals a day. I'm sorry, they have to eat three (3) meals a day. And I think we don't go there because we know it would be so clear. But here we have an article that is written in black and white, there is no possible interpretation. »
Transcript p. 234, ll. 12-18
BY THE COURT (Justice Perreault):
« But above all, I have no certainty that everything possible was done to counter this problem because they lump it in with common areas... as if it were at the same level as having access to the document room. But it's not that — it's an obligation, obligation. »
Transcript p. 234, ll. 5-11
BY Me RENY (Attorney General):
« Because in fact, section 10 is not being respected. »
Transcript p. 233, ll. 6-7
BY THE COURT (Justice Perreault):
« No, the section... [is not being respected]. »
Transcript p. 233, ll. 8-9
Complaint to the Conseil de la magistrature
Formal complaint filed April 13, 2026 against Justice Éliane B. Perreault, j.c.s., for her conduct during the September and October 2023 Habeas Corpus hearings. Certified copy transmitted to counsel on record.
CC: Me Justin Wee — jw@adwavocats.com (Dufresne | Wee s.e.n.c.r.l.) — sent April 13, 2026