Every lawyer registered to the Roll of Advocates (Tableau de l’Ordre) must subscribe to the Fonds d’assurance du Barreau du Québec, as indicated in the Règlement sur l'assurance de la responsabilité professionnelle des membres du Barreau du Québec, Décision O.P.Q. 2020-384, (2020) 152 G.O.Q. II, 1037.
He may, however, apply for an exemption in certain circumstances. Applications for an exemption are processed by the Barreau du Québec.
Download the Application for Exemption Form (available in French only)
This form must be completed, signed and sent to the Roll of Advocates (Tableau de l’Ordre) at the address mentioned at the lower section of the form.
The lawyer may apply for an exemption if he is in one of the situations described in Art. 2 of the Regulation: