Helen Finn
With a passion for research and the exploration of innovative solutions to the most complex questions, Helen is constantly on a quest for knowledge
Career
A lawyer cumulating 10 years of experience working with cities, her municipal background gives her a much sought-after edge: issues relating to urban planning, municipal legislation and governing principles, town councils and public consultations, and much more. This experience and deep understanding of the context and constraints relating to municipal law guide her research and push her to find new solutions.
Her post-graduate studies in law were targetted towards conflict resolution, notably surrounding development projects, in Quebec and internationally: natural resources, environment, social acceptance, Corporate Social Responsibility, voluntary initiatives by the United Nations regarding human rights in dealings with businesses (Business and Human Rights) and advanced conflict resolution techniques. She is also an experienced mediator and gives training on advanced mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
Associations
- Quebec Bar : member since 1994
Stay informed!
Special Intervention Zone (SIZ) in Montreal for Rendering Animal Carcasses
The new Special Intervention Zone (SIZ) for rendering in Montreal came into effect on July 3rd.
Regulatory Changes: Wetlands, Bodies of Water, Cartography of Flood Zones & Channel Migration Zones, and Protection Works
On June 11, the Minister of Environment announced significant changes to modernize regulations on wetlands and aquatic environments, enhance flood protection measures, and improve delineation of flood-prone and mobility zones in Quebec, in response to recent extreme weather events.