The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) provides a national forum and voice for in-house counsel to advance the development of their professional skills and careers as in-house counsel. An integral group within the Canadian Bar Association, the CCCA  is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the interests of Canadian corporate counsel and provides uniquely Canadian perspectives, resources, tools, professional development, conferences and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

Executive Committee Member – Canadian Corporate Counsel Association

Founded in 1999, the Lighthouse, Children and Families contributes to the wellbeing of children whose lives are threatened by illnesses that require complex treatment, in order to support and guide their families. To carry out its mission, the Lighthouse operates Maison André-Gratton, Québec’s only pediatric hospice, which offers both respite stays and palliative care. It also offers in-home respite care and a family support program. All services are free of charge.

Board Member – The Lighthouse, Children and Families

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The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) provides a national forum and voice for in-house counsel to advance the development of their professional skills and careers as in-house counsel.

The CCCA is your source for up-to-the-minute news about developments in the corporate counsel world, reliable everyday resources for in-house lawyers, the best legal information gleaned from the country's top law firms, and trends and compensation data for the Canadian in-house bar.

Chapters are the backbone of the CCCA's network and the source of much of its famed collegiality. Becoming active in your local chapter is an unparalleled way to stay engaged, informed and connected. No other corporate counsel association offers the depth of provincial coverage and service that the CCCA provides through its chapters.

The CCCA Knowledge Center contains articles written exclusively for members of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association. They offer insights into trends and developments of importance to in-house lawyers and their employers and provide practical guidance for commonly encountered challenges in the corporate law world.

The CCCA is the leading provider of conferences, networking events, and continuing professional development offerings for Canadian in-house counsel. Backed up by the full resources of the Canadian Bar Association's Professional Development Department, CCCA educational and networking events are the gold standard for corporate counsel in Canada.

An integral group within the 37,000-member Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the interests of Canadian corporate counsel. CCCA provides uniquely Canadian perspectives, resources, tools, professional development, conferences and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

Canadian Corporate Counsel Association

Frédéric Pérodeau is Senior Director, Inspections and Investigations with l'Autorité des Marchés Financiers, the body mandated by the government of Québec to regulate the province's financial markets and provide assistance to consumers of financial products and services. He has previously been Director of its Litigation Department in Montréal.

Prior to working in-house, he was a partner with McCarthy Tétrault where his practice focused on civil and commercial litigation and professional liability. In this context, he has participated in several public hearings and has successfully pleaded before various legal and administrative courts. He has also worked as in-house counsel for one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world.

Mr. Pérodeau was called to the Quebec Bar in 1998. He received his Bachelor of Laws degree from Université de Montréal in 1997, where he was awarded the Faculty Medal. He also completed his bachelor's degree in Economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal in 1993 and the Canadian Securities Course of the Canadian Securities Institute.

Mr. Pérodeau has been a frequent guest speaker for several organizations, including the Continuing Legal Education division of the Quebec Bar and has authored numerous legal publications.

He sits on the Quebec Bar Committee for access to the profession and is a member of the Board of Directors of The Lighthouse, Children and Families, a non-profit organization which contributes to the wellbeing of children whose lives are threatened by illnesses that require complex treatment by offering respite and support to their families.

Financial Services Regulations

Regulatory Enforcement

Arbitration and Litigation

Regulations Governing Financial Markets

Company Website

Arbitration, Mediation or Litigation: How to Make the Right Choice

Enforcement Trends and Regulatory Updates

Trends and Developments in Securities Enforcement Activities in Canada and the U.S.

Grandeurs et misères d’un contre-interrogatoire

Les exceptions à la prohibition de la preuve par ouï-dire: le cas particulier du déclarant dont il est impossible d’obtenir la comparution ou déraisonnable de l’exiger

La prévention de l’utilisation abusive des tribunaux

An important decision often facing in-house counsel is choosing between arbitration, mediation and litigation for resolution of business disputes. Conventional wisdom holds that arbitration leads to a faster, cheaper and possibly better result than traditional litigation through the courts. Do these claims bear out in practice? What are the reasons for choosing one method over the others? Frédéric will provide an update on arbitration, mediation and litigation pros and cons for in-house counsel.

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