Call for candidates
The table below brings together the positions of judge and presiding justice of the peace currently to be filled. It indicates the competition number assigned by Quebec Government’s Ministry of Justice, the place of residence pertaining to the position, the Court’s division(s) related to and as well as many useful information, including the deadline to apply. This reference tool is updated regularly.
See also the Selection Process’ section to get useful information on the subject
Table of vacancies on the bench
* Table updated on July 21, 2026
No vacancies.
| Competition no. | Vacancy (Municipality and division(s)) | Origin of vacancy | Dates | Name and date of appointment of new judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ-2026-256 | Baie-Comeau Criminal and Penal Division, Civil Division and, subsidiarily, Youth Division | Baie-Comeau Criminal and Penal Division, Civil Division and Youth Division (Judge François Boisjoli) | Vacancy effective date 2026-03-28 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2025-10-01 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2025-07-02 Deadline to submitting application 2026-08-21 Selection committee was formed Selection committee's report to the Minister | |
| CQ-2025-246 CANCELED | Baie-Comeau Criminal and Penal Division, Civil Division and, subsidiarily, Youth Division | Baie-Comeau Criminal and Penal Division, Civil Division and Youth Division (Judge François Boisjoli) | Vacancy effective date 2026-03-28 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2025-10-01 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2025-12-05 Deadline to submitting application 2026-01-30 Selection committee was formed 2026-03-12 Selection committee's report to the Minister 2026-04-10 | CANCELED |
| Competition no. | Vacancy (Municipality and division(s)) | Origin of vacancy | Dates | Name and date of appointment of new judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ-2026-253 | Drummondville Criminal and Penal Division and Youth Division | Drummondville Criminal and Penal Division, Civil Division and Youth Division (Judge Gilles Lafrenière) | Vacancy effective date 2026-06-01 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-01-26 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2026-04-16 Deadline to submitting application 2026-05-29 Selection committee was formed 2026-06-26 Selection committee's report to the Minister |
| Competition no. | Vacancy (Municipality and division(s)) | Origin of vacancy | Dates | Name and date of appointment of new judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPM-2026-036 | Saint-Jérôme Criminal and Penal Division Presiding justice of the peace | Saint-Jérôme Criminal and Penal Division Presiding justice of the peace (Presiding justice of the peace Lucie Marier) | Vacancy effective date 2026-10-30 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-04-01 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2026-04-16 Deadline to submitting application 2026-05-29 Selection committee was formed 2026-07-02 Selection committee's report to the Minister |
| Competition no. | Vacancy (Municipality and division(s)) | Origin of vacancy | Dates | Name and date of appointment of new judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ-2026-255 | Trois-Rivières Youth Division | Trois-Rivières Youth Division (Judge Maryse Brouillette) | Vacancy effective date 2026-09-14 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-03-18 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2026-04-16 Deadline to submitting application 2026-05-29 Selection committee was formed Selection committee's report to the Minister | |
| CQ-2026-251 | Shawinigan Youth Division and Criminal and Penal Division | Shawinigan Youth Division and Criminal and Penal Division (Vacancy) | Vacancy effective date 2026-07-04 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-01-26 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2026-01-30 Deadline to submitting application 2026-03-13 Selection committee was formed 2026-04-10 Selection committee's report to the Minister 2026-05-28 | Ms. Magali Bernier 2026-07-09 |
| Competition no. | Vacancy (Municipality and division(s)) | Origin of vacancy | Dates | Name and date of appointment of new judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ-2026-254 | Longueuil Criminal and Penal Division | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Criminal and Penal Division and Youth Division (Judge Éric Simard) | Vacancy effective date 2026-07-31 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-04-01 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2026-04-16 Deadline to submitting application 2026-05-29 Selection committee was formed 2026-06-19 Selection committee's report to the Minister 2026-07-20 |
| Competition no. | Vacancy (Municipality and division(s)) | Origin of vacancy | Dates | Name and date of appointment of new judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal Civil Division | Montréal Civil Division (Judge Martine L. Tremblay) | Vacancy effective date 2027-01-18 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-06-25 Publication by the Barreau du Québec Deadline to submitting application Selection committee was formed Selection committee's report to the Minister | ||
| Montréal Civil Division | Montréal Civil Division (Judge Daniel Bourgeois) | Vacancy effective date 2026-05-01 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-06-25 Publication by the Barreau du Québec Deadline to submitting application Selection committee was formed Selection committee's report to the Minister | ||
| Montréal Criminal and Penal Division Presiding justice of the peace | Montréal Criminal and Penal Division (Vacancy) | Vacancy effective date 2025-06-01 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-06-25 Publication by the Barreau du Québec Deadline to submitting application Selection committee was formed Selection committee's report to the Minister | ||
| CQ-2026-248 | Montréal Civil Division | Montréal Civil Division (Vacancy) | Vacancy effective date 2025-06-15 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2025-06-16 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2026-01-30 Deadline to submitting application 2026-03-13 Selection committee was formed 2026-04-10 Selection committee's report to the Minister 2026-05-13 | Mr. Martin Delisle 2026-06-26 |
No vacancies.
| Competition no. | Vacancy (Municipality and division(s)) | Origin of vacancy | Dates | Name and date of appointment of new judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec Civil Division | Québec Civil Division (Judge Pierre A. Gagnon) | Vacancy effective date 2027-01-18 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-06-25 Publication by the Barreau du Québec Deadline to submitting application Selection committee was formed Selection committee's report to the Minister | ||
| CQ-2026-252 | Québec Criminal and Penal Division | Québec Criminal and Penal Division (Judge Jean Asselin) | Vacancy effective date 2026-09-19 Publication request by the Chief Judge to the Minister 2026-04-01 Publication by the Barreau du Québec 2026-04-16 Deadline to submitting application 2026-05-29 Selection committee was formed 2026-06-26 Selection committee's report to the Minister |
No vacancies.