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L'intelligence artificielle générative: Guide pratique pour une utilisation responsable

Barreau du Québec · Quebec

last revised 2024-10-25last verified 2026-09-041 versioncountry page →

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Launched on 25 October 2024, the Barreau du Quebec's practical guide to responsible use of generative AI applies the Code of Professional Conduct of Lawyers to AI-assisted practice. It requires verification, confidentiality safeguards and competence, and directs members to comply with the AI notices issued by the Quebec and federal courts.

Applies to
lawyers, firms
Effective
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Current version
Original · 25 Oct 2024
Last verified
04 Sept 2026

What the document requires

  • Lawyers remain responsible for AI-assisted work under the Code of Professional Conduct of Lawyers.
  • Members must comply with the AI notices and directives issued by the Federal Court, Quebec Court of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Québec and municipal courts.
  • Accompanied by member training first delivered on 25 October 2024 and repeated since.

Version history

VersionDateWhat changedSource
Originalcurrent2024-10-25First version recorded.official

Sources

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SafeLegalAI Legal AI Regulation Tracker, "L'intelligence artificielle générative: Guide pratique pour une utilisation responsable" (Barreau du Québec, Original, 2024-10-25), safelegalai.com/regulation/canada/ca-qc-barreau-generative-ai-practical-guide (accessed 2026-09-04). Data: CC BY 4.0.

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