No. In Quebec, as under the federal system, a minor cannot be a director of a corporation.
The applicable laws provide for eligibility requirements to perform this function and being a minor constitutes a cause of ineligibility.
A minor may, however, hold shares in a company, subject to the applicable rules. It is therefore important to distinguish between the status of shareholder, which corresponds to holding shares, and that of director, which entails specific functions and responsibilities in the management of the company.
Before appointing an administrator, it is recommended to verify that the person meets all the eligibility requirements stipulated by applicable law.
However, it should be noted that in Quebec, the Civil Code of Quebec provides an exception for certain non-profit legal entities. A minor or an adult under guardianship or a protection mandate may be a director of an association incorporated as a legal entity whose purpose is not to generate financial profits and whose purpose concerns them. This exception therefore does not allow a minor to act as a director of a corporation.
In summary , a minor cannot be a director of a corporation incorporated in Quebec or under federal law. The fact that a minor may, under certain circumstances, hold shares does not automatically qualify them to serve as a director. However, an exception exists in Quebec for certain non-profit organizations whose purpose relates to minors.