The documentary film Le sens de l’État offers an immersion into the world of lawyers and notaries who put their legal expertise at the service of the public interest on a daily basis.
Rooted in a long-standing legal tradition, Governement lawyers play a central role in the exercise of the Attorney General and chief legal advisor functions carried out by the Minister of Justice of Québec. Whether they work within the Ministry of Justice of Québec or in other public bodies, these legal professionals contribute directly to the drafting of legislation, the interpretation of the law, and the defence of the public interest.
Through insightful testimony and concrete examples, this documentaru film highlights a legal practice that is committed, rigorous, and deeply connected to the major contemporary issues facing Québec society. The documentary illustrates how the work of government lawyers helps shape public action and contributes to the rule of law and to public trust in institutions.
Produced by the Ministry of Justice of Québec and directed by filmmaker Philippe Miquel, based on an original idea by Me Mathieu Trépanier, a lawyer with the Ministry, this film was unveiled on the occasion of the Ministry of Justice of Québec’s 60th anniversary. It is now available to the general public to help raise awareness of the role of government lawyers.
This film was produced by the Ministry of Justice of Québec with financial support from
as well as with the collaboration of
