Immigration

We advise and represent individuals and families who wish to immigrate to Canada, helping them choose the immigration program that best suits their needs.

We assist Canadian businesses in preparing work permit applications for the hiring of foreign workers and in managing this workforce.

We help foreign companies looking to establish themselves in Canada by planning the transfer of their essential personnel, as well as the recruitment needed to launch their business operations in Canada.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Representation and preparation of temporary residence applications in Canada for work, business, study, or tourism purposes.

• Representation and preparation of permanent residence applications in Canada for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled workers, or through family sponsorship.

• Legal advice regarding the maintenance of permanent resident status.

• Representation and preparation of applications to renew permanent resident cards.

• Representation and preparation of Canadian citizenship applications.

• Various legal advisory services related to Canadian immigration and citizenship.

LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT & Human rights

We advise businesses to help them manage their human capital so they can achieve their business objectives.

We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Legal and strategic advice to employers on matters related to labour law, employment law, and human rights;

• Comprehensive legal advice, particularly on issues related to labour standards;

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, company policies, and various legal documents;

• Preparing cases and representing employers before the CNESST, the Administrative Labour Tribunal, or civil courts;

• Legal opinions and interpretation of collective agreement provisions;

• Negotiation of collective agreements;

• Preparing cases and representing employers in grievance arbitration matters;

• Legal advice related to the administrative or disciplinary management of the workforce;

• Managing litigation involving employees and/or unions;

• In-house training and seminars on various topics, such as workforce management, psychological harassment, and more.

INVESTIGATION AND MEDIATION

We act as corporate investigators in various employment law matters, particularly in cases involving psychological or sexual harassment.

Our involvement allows our clients, among other things, to:

• Assess the admissibility and validity of psychological or sexual harassment complaints.

• Intervene in the workplace to foster an environment free from all forms of harassment.

• Improve internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legal obligations.

In addition, parties involved in a dispute may appoint us as accredited mediators to assist them in reaching a resolution. We are qualified to act as accredited mediators in labour, civil, or commercial law matters.