- Under section 585 of the City and Towns Act (CQLR chapter C-19), if any person claims or pretend to have suffered bodily injury by any accident for which he intends to claim damages from the municipality, he shall, within 15 days from the date of such accident, give or cause to be given notice in writing to the clerk of the municipality of such intention, containing the particulars of his claim, and stating the place of his residence.
- Also, in case of any claim for damages to property, moveable or immovable, a similar notice shall also be given to the clerk of the municipality within 15 days.
- You may file your notice of claim in person, by email, by mail, or by fax in the form of a letter or on the claims form available below. The first and last name and address of the claimant must be mentioned on the notice, along with the cause of damage, date and location of the incident.
See the full text of the law here: C-19, section 585
