Marie-Christine Gagnon is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. She is a member of the Advocacy Group and her practice focuses on Indigenous Law. A member of the Innu First Nation of Pessamit, Marie-Christine advises clients in the negotiation and drafting of various types of agreements concerning the development of the Indigenous territory and natural resources, including several impact benefit agreements relating to mining, forestry and energy development and the establishment of business partnerships with the First Nation. She also advises band councils, businesses and Indigenous organizations on matters relating to their constitution or governance and the management of their human resources In terms of the litigation side of her practice, Marie-Christine has appeared at all levels of court with respect to issues involving Aboriginal and treaty rights, the duty to consult and accommodate, economic development, custom electoral codes and the Indian Act. She has been recognized by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and The Best Lawyers in Canada.
