Lawyer in Nunavut for immigration
Looking for a lawyer in Nunavut? Patrice Brunet Avocats provides legal services to individuals, families, businesses, employers and organizations across the territory, from Iqaluit to every one of Nunavut’s 25 communities. Led by Me Patrice Brunet, a member of the Law Society of Nunavut and of the Barreau du Québec since 1992, our lawyers assist clients with immigration, civil litigation, corporate governance, administrative law and workers’ compensation matters, in English and in French.
Why a lawyer
Nunavut is growing quickly, yet few lawyers practice on the ground. Businesses, municipal bodies and communities often wait weeks for legal advice on contracts, employment law questions or governance issues. Our law firm bridges that gap: a trusted northern legal team serving Nunavut, backed by more than 850 clients and 3,000 files handled since 1993.
Nunavut’s legal environment is unique in Canada. Three layers of law shape almost every file:
Navigating these complex, overlapping frameworks requires experience and local knowledge. We help clients understand which rules apply, and we represent them when disputes arise.
The territory’s economic development depends on workers recruited from other regions of Canada and from abroad. Because immigration is federal law, our Canadian immigration law services reach clients everywhere in the country, including Nunavut. Mining operators, construction firms, transport companies, tourism businesses and public institutions all rely on foreign workers, and we guide both employers and workers through every step. The immigration file, from strategy to approval, is our core expertise.
Immigration is our expertise, and the North is our commitment.
Employers hiring abroad usually need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), a federal authorization confirming that no Canadian worker is available for the position. Our team explains what an LMIA is and when you need one, then handles the application. Our immigration services for Nunavut employers and workers include:
Many work permits are exempt from the LMIA requirement, for instance if the forwign worker is fluent in French, or if his/her employment is important from an economic or cultural perspective. Our team can prepare applications that meet these requirements, thereby reducing costs and processing times.Permanent Residence, Family Sponsorship and Canadian Citizenship
Many workers who arrive on a work permit want to stay permanently. We prepare permanent residence applications through Express Entry, family sponsorship files for spouses and children, and Canadian citizenship applications. We also assist permanent residents with practical steps such as renewing a permanent resident card, and we support families helping a caregiver immigrate to Canada. If a decision goes wrong, we represent clients in judicial review before the Federal Court.
Your immigration project deserves a clear strategy from day one. Workers, families and employers trust our guidance at every step.
Practice areas
Doing business in northern Canada brings unique challenges: remote operations, seasonal logistics, public procurement and contracts that must anticipate them all. Our lawyers advise businesses of all sizes, from Iqaluit entrepreneurs to organizations operating across the territory, on prevention first and litigation when necessary.
We represent clients in civil litigation and commercial litigation before the courts, including the Nunavut Court of Justice. Our practice covers contract disputes, debt collection, civil liability claims and shareholder disputes. We favour practical legal solutions, negotiation, mediation and arbitration where they serve the client, and firm representation in court when they do not.
Businesses, cooperatives, Inuit organizations and non-profits face demanding governance obligations. We assist with business formation and incorporation, drafting bylaws and shareholder agreements, advising directors on their duties, and building corporate governance structures that meet regulatory compliance requirements. Solid corporate law foundations prevent the disputes that drain northern organizations of time and resources.
Administrative decisions shape daily life in the territory: licences, permits, benefits and workplace claims. We challenge unfavourable decisions, pursue judicial review before the courts and represent workers and employers in workers compensation files before the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC). We also advise on occupational health and safety and employment standards obligations.
PBA expertise
Since 1993, our firm has combined rigour, innovation and efficiency. We bring that same commitment to Nunavut: transparent pricing, direct access to your lawyer and a satisfaction guarantee on every consultation.
Rigour, innovation and efficiency: the PBA commitment, now serving the North.
Patrice Brunet is admitted to the Nunavut Law Society and supported by our team of lawyers in Montreal, with more than 30 years of experience and 250+ consultations every year. What sets us apart:
Wherever you are in the territory, your lawyer is one call away. Book your consultation today and get clear answers on your next steps.
FAQ
Answers to the questions clients across the territory ask us most often.
We handle immigration, civil and commercial litigation, corporate governance, administrative law and workers’ compensation matters throughout Nunavut. Because immigration is federal, we also act for clients in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and every province. For legal matters governed by territorial law, our practice focuses on Nunavut, where Mr. Brunet is admitted.
Yes. We support employers in mining, construction, transport, tourism and the public sector with the immigration side of hiring: LMIA applications, work permits and compliance. We also assist health institutions, from nurses to physicians immigrating to Canada, a pressing need in northern communities.
You reach us to schedule a consultation online, meet your lawyer by videoconference and receive clear advice on your situation and next steps. A complete consultation lasts 45 minutes and costs $250 plus taxes, with a full refund if you are not satisfied. Secure tools let us handle your file at a distance, wherever you live in the territory.
