Environment
Canada
5 years ranked
Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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.
BCL/LLB, LLM, Université Laval, Barreau du Québec, 2002.
Member of the Canadian Bar Association.
Annual publication on air emission regulations in a well-recognized reference book on Environmental Law (JurisClasseur).
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Cindy is a highly competent and creative lawyer who is always available for her clients.
Cindy Vaillancourt is wonderful.
Her expertise is invaluable.
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