Sarah Cain
Lawyer
A native of the Ottawa Valley region with a Licentiate in Civil Law from the University of Ottawa, Sarah Cain first joined the Cain Lamarre team as an articling student in 2016. Following her 2017 swearing-in, she joined the Municipal and Environmental Law team, where she serves a clientele mainly made up of municipal organizations.
Mrs. Cain stands out for her in-depth understanding of the legal issues related to her areas of expertise, enabling her to meet all her clients’ needs. She is equally skilled at drafting complex legal opinions and representing her clients before various judicial bodies. The relationships of trust that she develops with her clients enable her to support them in the realization of their projects each day.
Over the course of her career, Mrs. Cain has already made significant contributions to the legal field by teaching courses, publishing articles, and participating in various conferences. She frequently works with municipal associations, including the Fédération québécoise des municipalités and the Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec to provide training for municipal clients. In addition, Mrs. Cain has taken part in several conferences and panels on municipal and environmental issues, including a panel at the National Climate Action Forum. Outside of her legal practice, she loves to recharge her batteries outdoors by mountain biking, hiking and enjoying winter sports.
Education
2017
- Barreau du Québec
2016
- Master of Health Law and Policy, Université de Sherbrooke
2013
- Licentiate in Civil Law, Université d'Ottawa
Teaching, conferences and publications
2024
- Training on municipal courts, Client training, Cain Lamarre
- Tools for conserving our natural environments, Panel member, Climate Action National Forum
- Tobin v. Town of Dunham: the Court of Appeal rules on applications for minor variances, Writing of an article, Québec municipal
2019 to 2020 and 2022 to 2023
- Municipal financial management, Trainer, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
2023
- Implementing PRMHHs (regional plans for wetlands and water environments): legal challenges in Quebec and avenues for improvement in comparative law, Conference, 2nd edition of the National Forum on regional plans and wetlands and water environments
- "How do demolition committees work?", Writing of an article: Expert Opinion, Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec
- Bill 96: Understanding the Obligations of Recognized Bodies, Training, Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec
2022
- INSALUBRIOUS BULIDINGS: Applying legislation in the context of insalubrious buildings, Trainer, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
Mentions
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- Dean’s List, University of Ottawa
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research award recipient
Expertise
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Environmental Law
Cain Lamarre has a team of lawyers specialized in environmental law. Our professionals can help you navigate this complex legal framework.
Municipal Law
Our team of seasoned municipal law professionals provides effective support and advice to both public and private organizations, helping them to navigate the many obligations of the municipal sector.