Christian J. Beaudry, CIRC

Biography

Christian J. Beaudry's employment and labour law practice includes matters relating to occupational health and safety. He frequently appears on behalf of clients before grievance arbitrators and administrative tribunals such as the Commission des relations du travail and the Commission des lésions professionnelles. He also appears before the Superior Court and the Quebec Court of Appeal, particularly in matters involving judicial review and injunctions. In addition, he regularly acts as an employer spokesperson in conciliation, pre-arbitration mediation and collective bargaining.

He is also interested in the impact of technological change on the rights and obligations of employers, and on the impact of labour legislation on the use of information technologies.

From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Beaudry coordinated a multidisciplinary team at the firm that assists clients with managing occupational health and safety claims. From 1996 to 2002, he was Chair of our Information Systems Advisory Committee and from 2002 to 2006, he was the Partner in charge of knowledge management and professional development for the entire firm. Mr. Beaudry is currently Montréal Chair of our Employment and Labour Law Group.

Year of Call

• Quebec Bar, 1981

Law School

• LL.L., Université de Montréal, 1980

Speaking Engagements

• Regular guest speaker of various professional associations
• Lectured on administrative law and negotiation at the Quebec Bar Admission Course (1996-2000)

Media Highlights

• Contributor to the journal Travail et Santé

Rankings and Recognitions

• Medal of the Paris Bar (1981)
  

Memberships and Activities

• Industrial Relations Counsellor
• Member of the ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec
• Canadian Bar Association