Forums and Summits
Apr 14, 2026
Next edition
Apr 14, 2026, Fom 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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8:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Forum Breakfast provided
Labour and employment law is evolving rapidly across Canada, requiring employers to adapt to significant legal and organizational changes. Recent high-impact decisions, the growing number of workplace harassment claims, and the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence are reshaping how organizations operate and how employers manage risk.
In this context, we invite you to attend the Strategic Forum on Labour and Employment Law in Montréal, a half-day event focused on the latest legal developments and emerging workplace trends. Through expert-led panels, you will gain practical insights into legislative changes, case law, and strategies to help employers navigate complex workplace issues with confidence.
Attendance certificates will be provided following the event for professionals seeking continuing education recognition.
Explore the full program below and discover key insights to stay ahead in an evolving labour and employment landscape.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Participants will be welcomed with a light breakfast, offering an opportunity for informal discussions. This moment allows you to meet members of the BCF team as well as other professionals and leaders facing similar labour and employment law challenges. A valuable opportunity to connect before the conferences begin and to set the stage for the morning’s strategic discussions.
9:00 a.m.
Julie Doré, Managing Partner, will open the Strategic Forum on Labour and Employment Law by highlighting the key issues currently shaping workplace relations and organizational management. She will also introduce the themes that will be explored throughout the morning’s panels.
9:10 a.m.
Which decisions and legislative developments have truly shaped the past year? This panel will provide a strategic overview of key jurisprudential and legislative developments, both at the provincial and federal levels, along with a practical perspective on their implications for employers. Our professionals will analyze emerging trends and highlight the concrete lessons organizations can integrate into their practices.
10:00 a.m.
How can employers navigate situations where decisions recognizing psychological injuries related to work are not always consistent? How should they respond when the same situation leads both to a claim for a workplace injury and a complaint of psychological harassment?
In a context where employer obligations regarding the prevention of psychosocial risks continue to evolve, these questions have become central for organizations.
This panel will address, among other topics:
• the strategic management of multiple claims arising from the same situation
• the evolving prevention obligations for employers
• the implications of identifying psychosocial risks: a pitfall or a lever for employers?
• the role of designated persons in implementing harassment prevention and complaint-handling policies
Our professionals will share practical insights and concrete guidance to help employers anticipate risks, structure their approaches, and manage these issues with rigor and confidence.
11:00 a.m.
Artificial intelligence, automation and new ways of working are rapidly transforming how work is organized and experienced within organizations.
How are these transformations reshaping management practices and the employee experience? What legal, organizational and human challenges must employers anticipate in this new work environment?
This impact conference will offer a forward-looking perspective on these changes and their concrete impacts in the workplace.
Our guest speaker and our professionals will highlight the key trends already shaping organizations, as well as those that will define the future of work.
Alex Shee
Alex Shee
Global Partnership on AI’s Future of Work working group
Co-Chair
Alex Shee is an artificial intelligence executive, Entrepreneur in Residence at Mila, and Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute. He specializes in the impact of AI on the future of work, at the intersection of strategy, public policy, and large-scale implementation.
Co-chair of the “Future of Work” group at the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI), he contributes to shaping international labor standards in the age of AI. He has been consulted by the United Nations and the Parliament of Canada on legislative issues related to AI, and advises organizations ranging from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies on its deployment and governance. Both an operator and an investor, he has held leadership roles at Element AI, Sama, and Invisible Technologies, and has participated in AI investments, including several companies that have become industry leaders.
Alex Shee is an artificial intelligence executive, Entrepreneur in Residence at Mila, and Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute. He specializes in the impact of AI on the future of work, at the intersection of strategy, public policy, and large-scale implementation.
Co-chair of the “Future of Work” group at the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI), he contributes to shaping international labor standards in the age of AI. He has been consulted by the United Nations and the Parliament of Canada on legislative issues related to AI, and advises organizations ranging from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies on its deployment and governance. Both an operator and an investor, he has held leadership roles at Element AI, Sama, and Invisible Technologies, and has participated in AI investments, including several companies that have become industry leaders.
By participating in this forum, you will be able to:
• Clarify your legal priorities
• Anticipate your most critical areas of exposure
• Structure your response in sensitive situations
• Adapt your practices with rigor and confidence
We will also be holding the Strategic Forum on Labour and Employment Law in Québec City on April 16. If this date or location is more convenient for you, we invite you to register.