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What is the Compagnon CAIJ?

The Compagnon CAIJ is an AI-powered legal research tool designed to help you identify the most relevant case law, secondary sources, and legislation in response to your research questions. CAIJ does not use its members’ searches to train its AI systems.

How does the search function work?

Enter your question in plain language in the search bar. Avoid using Boolean operators, strings of keywords, or alternative legal terminology. The Compagnon CAIJ analyzes the meaning of your query and retrieves relevant authorities accordingly. For greater precision, consider breaking down complex questions into several shorter, focused questions. Before displaying results, the Compagnon CAIJ will […]

What are clarification questions for?

The tool may suggest follow-up questions to narrow or refine your query. You may:

What is the AI overview?

The AI overview provides a concise synthesis linking your question to relevant excerpts from case law, secondary sources, and legislation. The overview is based exclusively on documents retrieved from CAIJ’s database, ensuring traceability and significantly reducing the risk of hallucinations. However, as the Compagnon CAIJ relies on generative AI, responses may occasionally be incomplete. Users […]

What types of results will I receive?

The Compagnon CAIJ may provide: Each document is accessible directly through CAIJ.

How are results ranked?

Results are ranked by relevance, based on the substance and intent of your query. Key passages within retrieved documents are highlighted to facilitate review.

How long does a search take?

The relevance analysis and generation of the AI overview may take up to two minutes. We are actively working to reduce processing time.

Can the tool make errors?

Yes. Like any AI-based system, the Compagnon CAIJ may generate errors or incomplete responses. Users must independently verify results and consult the primary sources provided. While the system is designed to rely exclusively on content available within CAIJ’s database, generated responses do not constitute legal advice, a comprehensive legal opinion, or professional consultation. They do […]

Is the content up to date?

The index used by the Compagnon CAIJ is continuously updated with the case law, online secondary sources, and legislation available within CAIJ.

What are the limitations of the Compagnon CAIJ?

The Compagnon CAIJ cannot reliably answer questions based solely on metadata — such as the name of a judge, a specific court, or judicial authorship — nor can it respond accurately to questions concerning very recent legal developments that have not yet generated reported decisions. For example, it cannot reliably respond to: At this time, […]

What is the environmental impact of the CAIJ Companion?

The CAIJ recognizes that tools based on artificial intelligence rely on digital infrastructures that may result in energy consumption. This reality is part of the current challenges associated with the development and responsible use of technology. The CAIJ Compagnon was designed using a measured approach, aimed at optimizing queries and limiting unnecessary uses. By facilitating […]

Why do I need to log in to access CAIJ content and services?

Authentication is now required for several important reasons: This change is not intended to restrict access, but to enhance security, confidentiality, and the overall quality of services provided to the legal community.

Does the CAIJ offer online training?

Yes, the CAIJ catalog offers a range of recognized online training courses that you can follow at your own pace. To consult the types of training offered by the CAIJ, please visit the Training page of the CAIJ website. To consult the training catalog, log on to Espace CAIJ and consult the Training courses tab […]

What year was the CAIJ founded?

The CAIJ was founded in 2001 out of a desire to create an efficient and effective structure that would provide legal professionals with access to legal information essential to their practice. The About CAIJ page outlines the organization’s history through key milestones since its inception.

Who are the CAIJ directors?

The list of directors is available on the CAIJ website under the Directors page. This page is updated whenever there is a change to the Board of Directors. When you subscribe to the CAIJ newsletter, you’ll also receive the latest updates on the organization’s governance.

How do I use the CAIJ search engine?

Log on to Espace CAIJ and enter keywords related to your search in the search bar. The CAIJ’s powerful search engine will search the entire content, and you can refine your results later using several filters displayed to the left of the results. Please note that search operators must be capitalized. You can also select […]

Do I still have access to Espace CAIJ as a retired lawyer?

No, as a retired lawyer you no longer have access to the CAIJ libraries or the Espace CAIJ. The benefits and conditions associated with the status of Retired Lawyer are defined by the Barreau du Québec.

How do I get my training certificate?

Your training certificates are automatically added to your file, and are available from the Espace CAIJ, under your Profile. By clicking on My training courses, you will be redirected to the platform of our partner UExpertise and will be able to consult My space and choose the Documents option in the left-hand menu to consult […]

Are the courses in the CAIJ catalog recognized by the Quebec Bar?

Although professional orders no longer automatically grant prior recognition to training courses, all training courses offered in the CAIJ catalog are designed to meet the requirements of the regulations on mandatory continuing education for lawyers and notaries. To date, none of our training courses has been refused by the orders concerned, which testifies to their […]

How does a meeting with a researcher work?

Once you’ve booked your appointment, either online or in the CAIJ’s co-working library, you’ll be able to outline your research. This information will be consulted in advance by our researcher, who will open a file prior to your meeting. During the appointment, whether face-to-face or virtual, approximately 5 to 10 minutes are devoted to establishing […]
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