Hydro-Québec v. Matta,

JurisdictionFederal Jurisdiction (Canada)
JudgeWagner, Richard; Abella, Rosalie Silberman; Moldaver, Michael J.; Karakatsanis, Andromache; Côté, Suzanne; Brown, Russell; Martin, Sheilah
Citation2020 SCC 37
Docket Number38254
CourtSupreme Court (Canada)
Date13 November 2020

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