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Eric Bedard  Montreal Managing Partner/Associe directeur

Éric Bédard

Partner | Partner and Leader, Strategic Advisory Services Fasken
Practising law is a privilege we have been granted by clients. Their success is therefore central to our decisions and actions.
Jurisdiction Québec, 1989
Language(s) French, English
Office(s) Montréal
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Overview

Éric Bédard is a partner and leader, Strategic Advisory Services, as well as a member of our global management committee. Recognized in the business circles of Québec and Europe, Éric served as the managing partner for the Québec region at Fasken from 2011 to 2023. A true leader in the community, he sits on the boards of directors of several public and private institutions and presides over many charitable events. Since 2024, Éric serves as Chairman of the Board of Montréal International.

As a lawyer, Éric practises primarily in the areas of labour and administrative law and provides strategic advice. Public and private sector companies rely on Éric’s services during certifications and collective bargaining. He has vast experience in administrative reviews and injunctions and defends the interests of clients before different courts.

Éric served as Assistant Chief of Staff to the Premier of Québec and has a thorough understanding of the machinery of the Québec government. He has extensive experience in petroleum price regulation during appearances before the Régie de l’énergie du Québec.

Achievements

Career & Education

Education

  • LLM, United Kingdom University of Exeter
  • LL.L., summa cum laude University of Ottawa

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Chairman of the Board of Montréal International (since 2024)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Montréal International (2012-2024)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Fasken (since 2007)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Ecofuel Accelerator (since 2019)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, LANDR Audio Inc. (since 2019)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Française au Canada (since 2020)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, La Compagnie Jean Duceppe (2015-2019)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Orchestre Métropolitain (since 2015)
  • Co-chair of the Pharmaprix Weekend to End Women’s CancersTM benefiting the Jewish General Hospital’s Segal Cancer Centre (2013 edition)
  • Member and vice-chair of the Board of Directors, Montreal Heart Institute (since 2010)

Knowledge

Events

News

Speaking Engagements

  • Bill 96 – Amendments to the Charter of the French Language: Myths and Reality, 6/21/2021
  • Duty to Accommodate, 10/30/2006
Duty to Accommodate location location Montréal Inter-Continental Hotel

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