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Elisabeth Bouffard, Associate | Labour, Employment & Human Rights, Immigration

Elisabeth Bouffard

Associate Fasken
Jurisdiction Québec, 2016
Language(s) French, English
Office(s) Québec City
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Overview

Elisabeth Bouffard is a member of the Labour, Employment and Human Rights group at our Québec City office. Her extensive experience is sought in contentious situations involving complex labour and employment law, human rights, workplace equity and international recruitment issues.

Clients value her strategic and pragmatic advice when they need to carefully manage reputational risks.

As part of her practice, Elisabeth is frequently called upon to provide advice to companies on major commercial transactions, ensuring legal compliance with human resources management, benefits plans and immigration programs for foreign workers.

Elisabeth regularly hosts conferences on trending topics related to her area of practice. She is closely involved in emerging business trends, including the growing interest of businesses, investors and shareholders in measuring environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. This sensitivity allows her to anticipate the future needs of its clients and guide them towards informed and responsible decisions on social issues.

Elisabeth's proactive approach and commitment to excellence make her a trusted ally for companies seeking to navigate successfully in an ever-changing legal environment.

Client Work

  • Fasken represented the Government of Quebec in a conventional arbitration regarding the compensation of government lawyers and notaries, [Case - Government of Québec], Representation of the Government of Quebec in an arbitration regarding remuneration.
  • CDPQ closed an investment of C$125 million to support the acquisition strategy of Levio, [Deal - Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec], CDPQ investment of C$125 million to accelerate Levio’s growth.
  • A company operating in the agricultural sector was found compliant following an employeur compliance inspection, [Deal - Agricultural company], An employer compliance inspection conducted under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
  • Fasken represented the Government of Quebec on a working parity committee regarding the distinct status of government lawyers and notaries, [Case - Government of Québec], Representation of the Government of Quebec on a working parity committee regarding the status of government employees.
  • Foreign Worker Recruitment Agency relies on Fasken for various employer compliance questions, [Deal - Foreign Worker Recruitment Agency], Questions related to employer compliance with immigration, employment and human rights.

Career & Education

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law University Sherbrooke

Community involvement

  • Board Member, OSBL Signes d'Espoir (2018-2021)

Knowledge

Events

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker at the AQAADI Symposium, 11/9/2024
  • Speaker at the CBA Immigration Law Conference, 5/10/2024
Speaker Speaker at the AQAADI Symposium « Les employeurs devant un puzzle juridique? Perspectives sur l’embauche de travailleurs étrangers » (available in French only)

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