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Cindy Vaillancourt

Cindy Vaillancourt

Canada 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Practice focuses on environmental, energy, mining, regulatory matters and pre-penal litigation advisory work. She advises clients from diversified sectors in the context of project development, permitting process, sales/purchases of business or properties, regulatory changes and advocacy initiatives. She also provides, trainings on liability and due diligence measures, advises on contaminated land management, supports clients with governmental investigation and inspections and coordinate risk monitoring and audit processes. She has developed a deep understanding of climate change policies and regularly helps clients navigate the greenhouse gas emission cap-and-trade systems. Prior to joining the firm, she was a legal and political advisor on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Career

BCL/LLB, LLM, Université Laval, Barreau du Québec, 2002.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Canadian Bar Association.

Publications

Annual publication on air emission regulations in a well-recognized reference book on Environmental Law (JurisClasseur).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Montréal-based Cindy Vaillancourt is frequently sought out by clients for her handling of operational environmental compliance matters, providing further expertise relating to land contamination issues and environmental permit approvals.

Strengths

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  • Her expertise is invaluable.

    EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide
  • Cindy is a highly competent and creative lawyer who is always available for her clients.

    EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide
  • Cindy Vaillancourt is wonderful.

    EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide
  • Cindy has a perfect combination of legislative knowledge and business-oriented approach that makes her a most valuable partner when dealing with very complex environmental issues.

    EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

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