Quebec bar to hold summit ahead of election on erosion of trust in institutions

QUÉBEC — Quebec’s bar association is holding a summit in September on the erosion of public trust in institutions.

The Sept. 8-9 event in Montreal is scheduled to coincide with Quebec’s provincial election campaign ahead of the Oct. 5 vote.

Political candidates will be invited to debate ways to strengthen public trust in government, courts, and the media.

Marcel-Olivier Nadeau, head of the Quebec bar, says confidence in institutions is essential to democracy.