Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
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Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
With the proliferation of federal, provincial and common laws affecting employment issues, you need expert legal advice to avoid costly missteps
McCarthy Tétrault helps you address employment issues before they become problems. We have some of the country’s top legal talents who are at the forefront of new developments in employment practices, policies and laws.
We represent clients in a broad spectrum of economic activity, including manufacturing, technology, energy and utilities, mining, construction, gaming and hospitality, transportation and warehousing, as well as public sector entities including government ministries and agencies, municipalities and universities.
We assemble the right team for your specific needs from our large roster of senior and junior lawyers. And with offices across the country, we combine local know-how with the resources of a leading national firm. Our labour lawyers have a reputation for strategic, timely and practical advice in all areas of labour relations and labour law, at both the provincial and federal levels.
Chambers Review
McCarthy Tétrault operates an esteemed labour and employment practice that leverages its significant national network to assist with a diverse array of matters in Québec, such as collective agreements, dismissals and grievance cases. The team also advises on occupational health and safety and on employment issues arising from reorganisations, acquisitions and outsourcing transactions. It often represents federal clients in provincial matters, most significantly in high-profile collective bargaining negotiations. The firm is noted for its experience in employment arbitration and its stalwart litigation practice. It offers services out of Montréal and Québec City.
Work Highlights
- McCarthy Tétrault advised the National Bank of Canada on the dismissal of a key executive.
Strengths
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"McCarthy Tétrault has a good mix of seasoned and detail-oriented individuals."
"Clients are a priority for McCarthy Tétrault. You can feel it in the lawyers' responsiveness and speed to handle various matters."
"McCarthy Tétrault has expertly handled complex matters, which resulted in positive outcomes. Its team is extremely agile in addressing a multitude of issues with varying complexity."
"McCarthy Tétrault has a good mix of seasoned and detail-oriented individuals."
"Clients are a priority for McCarthy Tétrault. You can feel it in the lawyers' responsiveness and speed to handle various matters."
"McCarthy Tétrault has expertly handled complex matters, which resulted in positive outcomes. Its team is extremely agile in addressing a multitude of issues with varying complexity."
Notable Practitioners
André Baril is based in Montréal and maintains a stellar reputation for his expansive practice in collective bargaining negotiations, where he acts for national and federally regulated clients. His prolific practice also encompasses health and safety arbitrations, union certifications and human rights tribunals.
"André Baril is an exceptional litigator."
"André Baril is an absolute expert and is incredibly pragmatic."
"André Baril is a quintessential professional and always takes time to understand the issues and provide strategic guidance in the best interests of the organisation."
Alexandre Buswell is a Montréal-based lawyer who is well regarded for representing both provincial and national clients in trade union disputes. He also provides strategic advice on labour relations and regularly acts for clients before civil and appellate courts and labour tribunals.
"Alexandre Buswell's deep knowledge of our business and industry, along with his impressive legal skills, allows him to be our trusted advisor in any situation."
"Alexandre Buswell is highly proficient and experienced."
Myriane Le François is an increasingly prominent lawyer based in Montréal who excels in providing employment advice on major corporate transactions. She also regularly assists clients with employment litigation, including claims of unfair dismissal.
"Myriane Le François provides excellent service. She is very knowledgeable and sophisticated."
"Myriane Le François is strategic, articulate, responsive and an outstanding litigator."
Caroline-Ariane Bernier garners recognition for her practice in the employment and labour space. She has experience representing clients before administrative tribunals and civil courts and is well placed to advise employers from a wide range of industries, including mining, transportation and healthcare.
"Caroline-Ariane Bernier is very solid in her preparation and shows agility during arbitration. She has a very good command of our files and is rigorous."
"She is wonderful. I really appreciate her support and we really rely on her expertise."
"Caroline has provided us with amazing guidance on a case that was extremely difficult and complex in nature."
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