Absolutely. We do not understand why procedure is placed above substance here. The substance is for an application is made that can be considered by a judge. The Barreau du Québec is aware of the efforts the Correctional Service makes, particularly in Quebec. In general, it may still work well in some cases, but I think the weakest people need to be protected here. So the fact that there is no time allowed or escape clause that would allow an applicant who is out of time to provide evidence that they were unable to act seems to us to be incomprehensible and unfair.
