Supreme Court of Canada Decision: Mohawk Council of Kanesatake v. Sylvestre [Prescription]

October 14, 2025

The Supreme Court of Canada released the following decision on 2025-10-10:

Mohawk Council of Kanesatake v. Sylvestre, 2025 SCC 30 [link to case]

Case in Brief

• The Supreme Court of Canada says that a notice to seize property interrupts the 10-year deadline under Quebec law to collect payment on a judgment.