Curateur public
| Acts | Simply emancipated minor | Fully emancipated minor |
|---|---|---|
| Rent a residence or commercial premises | May act alone | May act alone |
| Sue for damages | May act alone | May act alone |
| Donate property | Donation must not substantially reduce minor’s patrimony | May act alone |
| Accept gift with obligation | Minor must be represented by tutor after authorization by tutorship council | May act alone |
| Renounce inheritance | Minor must be represented by tutor after authorization by tutorship council | May act alone |
| Lend or borrow substantial amounts | Must be authorized by the court, which takes the tutor’s opinion into account | May act alone |
| Sell or mortgage real estate or company | Must be authorized by the court, which takes the tutor’s opinion into account | May act alone |
| Make a will | Only for low-value property | May act alone |
| Marry without tutor’s authorization | Not permitted | May act alone |
| Claim prejudice from a contract before the court | Only for contracts in which tutor’s assistance is required | Loses advantages of protection of minors |
| 3-year prescription period for recourse against tutor | Starts at age 18 | Starts upon full emancipation |
| Vote | A simply or fully emancipated minor must be 18 | |
| Form a company or be a company director | A simply or fully emancipated minor must be 18 | |
| Enter public places prohibited to persons under 18 | A simply or fully emancipated minor must be 18 | |
| Receive benefits reserved for persons over 18 | A simply or fully emancipated minor must be 18 | |
| Legislation | Simply emancipated minor | Fully emancipated minor |
|---|---|---|
| Articles in the Civil Code of Québec concerning protection of the minor | YES | NO |
| Youth Protection Act | YES (up to age 18) |
YES (up to age 18) |
| Youth Criminal Justice Act | YES (up to age 18) |
YES (up to age 18) |
