Éducaloi is a neutral and independent non-profit organization. We combine our skills in clear legal communication and legal education to make the law accessible to everyone in Quebec, regardless of age, background, social situation, religion, gender identity, migrant status, or any other characteristic.
Éducaloi also works with trusted partners in the community, legal, and educational fields, among others.
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Our MISSION
Making the law accessible, easy to understand, and easy to use in everyday life.
Our VISION
Access to justice for all, to help build a fairer Quebec.
HIGHLIGHTS
Our impact at a glance
free legal education resources
million people use our resources each year
people subscribed to our social media accounts and newsletters
legal education workshops held each year
people participate in our workshops each year
Éducaloi – THE reference for understanding the law in Quebec!
Source: Léger poll 2024
HISTORY
Éducaloi, a commitment that stands the test of time
Our distinction, our fields of expertise: legal education and clear legal communication
1991
Access to justice is a matter of great public debate. Many organizations are mandated to provide legal information to the public without it being a priority. Quebec Justice Minister Gil Rémillard forms a working group chaired by Prof Roderick A. MacDonald. This leads to the publication of the MacDonald Report, which stresses the importance of starting legal education in schools.
1996-1997
The Barreau du Québec establishes a committee on legal information and education and looks for sources of financing. Claude Masse, President of the Barreau du Québec, succeeds in obtaining some from the federal Department of Justice.
1999
Justice Québec also steps up to provide financing. The idea of establishing an independent non-profit organization under the leadership of the Barreau du Québec is discussed. From meeting to meeting, the idea gains momentum.
2000
Éducaloi and its website, educaloi.qc.ca, are officially created. We owe the name to Me Geneviève Fortin, the organization’s very first employee and Assistant Executive Director. Me Nathalie Roy becomes the first Executive Director, a position she will hold for the next 17 years. Our first projects relate to family law and young offenders.
2005
Éducaloi launches the English version of its website with tailored content. This initiative follows meetings with 20 English-speaking community organizations over the summer to raise awareness about Éducaloi’s services and gain a deeper understanding of the needs and expectations of Quebec’s English-speaking communities.
2009
The Barreau du Québec, the Chambre des notaires and the Société québécoise d’information juridique (SOQUIJ) become institutional members of Éducaloi. We have worked together ever since to improve the legal information provided to Quebecers.
2017
The Education department and the Commission des services juridiques (legal aid) join the federal and provincial justice departments in supporting Éducaloi’s activities. That same year, Me Ariane Charbonneau becomes the Executive Director of Éducaloi. A year later, the website educationjuridique.ca, dedicated exclusively to legal education in Quebec, is launched.
2021
The most recent strategic objectives are defined until 2025. This permits the organization to concentrate on the key points: outreach and influence, human capital, growth and financing, governance, and optimization of both French and English contents.
2023
Having previously funded Éducaloi’s projects, the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise (SRQEA) increases its support by providing additional funding for the organization’s mission. This contribution helps Éducaloi continue providing legal information to Quebec’s English-speaking communities.
Éducaloi also launches its weekly radio show, “Angle Droit” (French only).
2025
25 years of making the law more accessible… that calls for a celebration! 🎂
OUR INVOLVEMENT
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