Ontario Superior Court Justice Nathalie Champagne said not wearing a condom against another person’s wishes usurps that individual’s sexual autonomy and their right to make decisions about how they engage in sexual activity.

Quebec elected a record number of women in Monday’s election, reflecting a trend on the continent toward greater female involvement in politics. The 52 women elected — representing 41.6 per cent of the province’s 125 seats — is the highest percentage in Canada, said Esther Lapointe director-general of Groupe Femmes, Politique et Democratie, which lobbies for a greater political role for women.