Marie-Claude Cantin
Practice Expertise
- Construction
- Product Liability
- Insurance
Areas of Practice
- Construction
- Product Liability
- Insurance
Profile
Partner
Marie-Claude Cantin is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group and head of the Financial Products and Services team.
In her litigation practice, she represents the interests of insurers and their insureds in different types of claims, leading her to work with a variety of clientele, from manufacturers and entrepreneurs to professionals like engineers, architects, land surveyors and insurance brokers. She acts before the courts in complex and far-reaching cases in a number of fields, including insurance law, construction litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability and manufacturer's and seller's liability. She also works on alternative dispute resolution proceedings, such as mediation and arbitration.
Marie-Claude Cantin is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group and head of the Financial Products and Services team.
In her litigation practice, she represents the interests of insurers and their insureds in different types of claims, leading her to work with a variety of clientele, from manufacturers and entrepreneurs to professionals like engineers, architects, land surveyors and insurance brokers. She acts before the courts in complex and far-reaching cases in a number of fields, including insurance law, construction litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability and manufacturer's and seller's liability. She also works on alternative dispute resolution proceedings, such as mediation and arbitration.
Languages
French, English
Education
LL.B., Université Laval, 1989
Areas of Practice
- Construction
- Product Liability
- Insurance
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Best Lawyer 2016
Lexpert 2016
Best Lawyer 2017
Best Lawyer 2018
Best Lawyers 2019
Best Lawyers 2020
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Lexpert 2022
Lexpert
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Additional Information
Canadian Bar Association
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Professional Activities and Experience
Marie-Claude is known for her regulatory and compliance expertise, particularly in insurance and financial products and services distribution. She advises a wide range of clients in this area, including insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance agents and brokerage firms, and holding companies. She also acts as a proxy in Quebec for several insurers.
She is able to advise clients on all regulatory aspects, including the registration of firms and other entities, regulatory compliance of financial products and services, and obtaining permits from regulatory authorities. Having acquired solid experience with regulatory authorities, she can also provide assistance with regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, inquiries and regulatory proceedings.
With her reputation as a leader in the insurance industry, Marie-Claude is regularly consulted for legal opinions on insurance coverage. She also advises many insurers on the legal review of their insurance policies after translation and revision to ensure compliance with Quebec law.
Over the years, she has developed an expertise in issues relating to the Charter of the French Language and is frequently called upon in this regard, particularly in connection with the recent reform of the Charter and its impact on stakeholders in the insurance industry.
Clients appreciate her availability, customer service and ability to find innovative solutions to complex cases, trusting her with their most important issues. Her clients see her as a true legal and business partner, and know they can count on her for strategic advice that reflects their reality.
Marie-Claude regularly publishes articles on topics related to her areas of practice, and insurance industry stakeholders frequently turn to her for training on topics related to insurance law and regulatory compliance.
Publications
Bill 30: Legislative changes concerning insurance, July 21, 2023
Clarifications regarding insurance products offered on the internet, January 2023
Amendments to the Charter of the French Language: Impacts on the insurance sector, July 2022
Complaint processing: New framework to come for financial institutions and financial intermediaries, May 2022
Bill 141: Checklist on insurance products offered via the internet and distribution without a representative, February 2020
Three key points about the Regulation respecting damage insurance brokerage, February 2020
Builders' risk insurance: Interpreting the usual faulty workmanship and "LEG" exclusions in connection with Ledcor and Acciona, March 2018
An obiter of the Québec Court of Appeal makes its way up to the Supreme Court of Canada, November 2016
Wellington type motions seeking to order a CGL insurer to take up the defence of its insured, October 2016
Legal newsletter for real estate and construction professionals, Number 10, May 2015
Cooling towers and asbestos: New obligations for owners, tenants, managers and employers, June 2014
Building safety: New onerous obligations for owners, April 2013
Best Lawyer 2016
Lexpert 2016
Best Lawyer 2017
Best Lawyer 2018
Best Lawyers 2019
Best Lawyers 2020
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Lexpert 2022
Lexpert
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Additional Information
Canadian Bar Association
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Professional Activities and Experience
Marie-Claude is known for her regulatory and compliance expertise, particularly in insurance and financial products and services distribution. She advises a wide range of clients in this area, including insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance agents and brokerage firms, and holding companies. She also acts as a proxy in Quebec for several insurers.
She is able to advise clients on all regulatory aspects, including the registration of firms and other entities, regulatory compliance of financial products and services, and obtaining permits from regulatory authorities. Having acquired solid experience with regulatory authorities, she can also provide assistance with regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, inquiries and regulatory proceedings.
With her reputation as a leader in the insurance industry, Marie-Claude is regularly consulted for legal opinions on insurance coverage. She also advises many insurers on the legal review of their insurance policies after translation and revision to ensure compliance with Quebec law.
Over the years, she has developed an expertise in issues relating to the Charter of the French Language and is frequently called upon in this regard, particularly in connection with the recent reform of the Charter and its impact on stakeholders in the insurance industry.
Clients appreciate her availability, customer service and ability to find innovative solutions to complex cases, trusting her with their most important issues. Her clients see her as a true legal and business partner, and know they can count on her for strategic advice that reflects their reality.
Marie-Claude regularly publishes articles on topics related to her areas of practice, and insurance industry stakeholders frequently turn to her for training on topics related to insurance law and regulatory compliance.
Publications
Bill 30: Legislative changes concerning insurance, July 21, 2023
Clarifications regarding insurance products offered on the internet, January 2023
Amendments to the Charter of the French Language: Impacts on the insurance sector, July 2022
Complaint processing: New framework to come for financial institutions and financial intermediaries, May 2022
Bill 141: Checklist on insurance products offered via the internet and distribution without a representative, February 2020
Three key points about the Regulation respecting damage insurance brokerage, February 2020
Builders' risk insurance: Interpreting the usual faulty workmanship and "LEG" exclusions in connection with Ledcor and Acciona, March 2018
An obiter of the Québec Court of Appeal makes its way up to the Supreme Court of Canada, November 2016
Wellington type motions seeking to order a CGL insurer to take up the defence of its insured, October 2016
Legal newsletter for real estate and construction professionals, Number 10, May 2015
Cooling towers and asbestos: New obligations for owners, tenants, managers and employers, June 2014
Building safety: New onerous obligations for owners, April 2013
Articles
Building Safety - New Onerous Obligations for Owners
Cooling Towers and Asbestos: New Obligations for Owners, Tenants, Managers and Employers
A Heads-up on Asbestos!
Wellington type motions seeking to order a CGL insurer to take up the defence of its insured
An obiter of the Québec Court of Appeal makes its way up to the Supreme Court of Canada
Builders' Risk Insurance: Interpreting the Usual Faulty Workmanship and "LEG" Exclusions in connection with Ledcor and Acciona
Bill 141: Checklist on insurance products offered via the internet and distribution without a representative
Complaint processing: New framework to come for financial institutions and financial intermediaries
Amendments to the Charter of the French Language: Impacts on the Insurance Sector
Clarifications regarding insurance products offered on the Internet
Bill 30 - legislative changes concerning insurance
Cooling Towers and Asbestos: New Obligations for Owners, Tenants, Managers and Employers
A Heads-up on Asbestos!
Wellington type motions seeking to order a CGL insurer to take up the defence of its insured
An obiter of the Québec Court of Appeal makes its way up to the Supreme Court of Canada
Builders' Risk Insurance: Interpreting the Usual Faulty Workmanship and "LEG" Exclusions in connection with Ledcor and Acciona
Bill 141: Checklist on insurance products offered via the internet and distribution without a representative
Complaint processing: New framework to come for financial institutions and financial intermediaries
Amendments to the Charter of the French Language: Impacts on the Insurance Sector
Clarifications regarding insurance products offered on the Internet
Bill 30 - legislative changes concerning insurance
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