Marie-Noël Gagnon
Lawyer, Partner
Marie-Noël Gagnon is known for her infectious enthusiasm and extensive experience in municipal law. Open and generous, Mrs. Gagnon is an organized person who earns her clients’ trust through a proactive, effective approach that is best summed up by the adage “strike while the iron is hot”.
Mrs. Gagnon is extremely versatile. She has long been interested in municipal governance, but also handles a variety of cases dealing with agricultural and real estate law. In addition, she has made her mark as an author, teacher and speaker for several associations.
Thanks to her knowledge of local issues and current affairs in municipal law, she is able to offer expert advice with the support of an extensive team. Marie-Noël Gagnon also supports local development, as well as advocating for local health care and access to higher education.
Education
1999
- Barreau du Québec
1998
- Bachelor of Laws, Université Laval
Teaching, conferences and publications
2024
- Municipal housing powers: how to combat the housing shortage, Annual convention, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
- Regional tour “1 day of training, 2 essential subjects: Personal information & the role of key players in the municipal sector”, Annual regional tour, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord regions, Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec
- Understanding the Regulation respecting activities in wetlands, bodies of water and sensitive areas in order to apply the provisional regulations: theory and practice, Training offered by the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
2023
- Demystifying your role as a clerk, Training offered by the Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec, Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec
- 2023 changes to the water protection regime, Training offered by the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
2022
- The provisional provincial by-law contributing to the protection of water environments, Training offered by the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
2021
- Top 5 tips your lawyer should give you, Annual convention, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
2020
- Effective complaint management, Training offered by the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
Engagements
- Chair, Fondation du Cégep de St-Félicien
- Director, Fondation Domaine du Roy, Health and social services
Mentions
2007
- Regional winner of Regroupement Action-Jeunesse 02's “Je prends ma place” provincial contest
2006
- Association des femmes de carrières du comté Roberval’s “Leader of Tomorrow” award
Expertise
3
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