Brigid is developing a practice in international trade law, focusing on trade remedies, public procurement, and federal regulatory matters. She assists both international and domestic clients in navigating Canada’s trade controls, including export and import regulations as well as economic sanctions. Brigid also assists clients with a variety of other regulatory matters, including those related to merger reviews and other advisory work under the Competition Act, and foreign investment advice under the Investment Canada Act.

During her legal studies, Brigid was a Research Assistant and Associate Student Director on the Trade Law and Carbon Pricing Lab, the President of the International Law Society, and an avid mooter. She also volunteered with numerous organizations, including Pro Bono Students Canada and the New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants Rights.

Brigid holds a JD from the Faculty of Law at the University of New Brunswick, and an International Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish from the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Before joining McMillan, she worked for the federal government, gaining experience in trade law and competition law.



Education & Admissions

2024
Called to the Ontario Bar
2023
Juris DoctorUniversity of New Brunswick

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Competition Bureau Releases Draft Greenwashing Enforcement Guidelines: A Pragmatic Approach

The bulletin highlights key elements of the Competition Bureau's draft greenwashing guidelines in respect of June 2024 amendments to the Competition Act.

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Jan 13, 2025
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Get Ready: Canada Promises Major Overhaul to Forced Labour Regulations

The Government has renewed its human rights commitment and proposed major changes to Canada's forced labour regime in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.

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Dec 18, 2024
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Take Note – New Guidance Issued for Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Requirements

Public Safety Canada has released updated guidance to clarify and address questions relating to forced labour and child labour reporting requirements in 2025.

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Nov 26, 2024
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Deadlines Approaching: Government of Canada Launches Series of Consultations on Canada’s Trade Future

The Government has launched an unprecedented series of public consultations on trade policy covering economic security, certain products from China, and CUSMA.

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Sep 18, 2024
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Canada Expands Interim Measures and Disclosure Powers for Foreign Investment National Security Reviews

As of September 3, 2024, the Government has new powers it can use when conducting national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act

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Sep 11, 2024
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Careful what you wish for! Canada issues long-awaited “guidance” on economic sanctions

Global Affairs Canada has, for the first time, released guidance on the application of economic sanctions in Canada, including to non-Canadian persons.

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Mar 28, 2024
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Two-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine: New Sanctions Designations and Expansion of Export Prohibitions

To coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced new sanctions and financial reporting obligations.

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Feb 28, 2024
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Update on 2024 Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Obligation: New Guidance and Mandatory Questionnaire

Canadian and international businesses must file their first annual report on forced labour and child labour in supply chains by May 31, 2024.

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Jan 16, 2024
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CETA, TCA, CPTPP and CUKFTA – The Web of Trade Agreements Between Canada and the UK

Canada and the UK will maintain a strong trade relationship and preferential market access through a complex and expansive web of trade agreements.

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Nov 15, 2023
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Communication is Key: Cooperation Between Canadian Exporters and European Union Importers Will Be Essential to Operate Under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation

The European Union's pathbreaking Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism expects Canadian exporters to closely monitor their embedded carbon in exported goods.

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Oct 4, 2023
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Sanctions Update: Countering Russian Evasion of Export Controls and New Sanctions Designations

"Export Enforcement Five", which includes Canada, has released new guidelines aimed at limiting Russian export controls and sanctions evasion.

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Oct 4, 2023