Francois Cote

François Côté practises management-side employment and labour law. In particular, he advises employers on grievance arbitration, labour standards, administrative law, occupational health and safety law, and labour relations in the construction industry. He regularly acts as spokesperson at the negotiation table. Education LL.B., Université Laval, 1988 Admissions Quebec 1989 Rankings and recognitions Chambers Canada, Nationwide: Employment and Labour, Chambers and Partners, 2019 Chambers Canada, Quebec: Employment and Labour, Chambers and Partners, 2019 Best Lawyers in Canada (2013-2017) : Workers' Compensation Law Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2012- 2016) : recommended in Occupational Health & Safety Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2013-2017): recommended in Labour Relations - Management; Workers' Compensation – Employer PLC Which Lawyer? Cross-border Labour and Employee Benefits Handbook Practical Law Company: recommended in Labour and Employment Law Speaking engagements “Les injonctions en droit du travail,” presentation at the Canadian Bar Association, November 14, 2013. “Éléments à prendre en compte sur les chantiers de construction au Québec en matière en matière de santé et sécurité au travail,” Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal, April 2010. “Historique législatif de l’industrie de la construction de Québec,” (with Philippe Levac), Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal, October 6, 2011. “Les concepts importants en matière de santé et sécurité sur les chantiers de construction au Québec - Qui est responsable de quoi?” Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal, March 23, 2005. Memberships and activities Canadian Bar Association Lecturer, University of Montreal, labour relations in the construction industry La Peau de l’Ours MUHC Art and Heritage Centre Advisory Committee Contemporary Art Galleries Association Independent director Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides, Chairman of the Board