Montreal, January 12, 2022— Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and intelligent transportation (EIT), is pleased to announce a new partnership with Fasken, one of the largest business law firms in Canada. This partnership positions Fasken as a major partner and the exclusive partner for Propulsion Québec's legal needs.
Fasken thus confirms its support and commitment to the cluster and strengthens its contribution to innovative Quebec initiatives that are essential for the development of the EIT ecosystem working to reinvent tomorrow’s mobility and a greener, more sustainable and prosperous economy.
Through this new collaboration, Fasken will be involved in the energy transition by working on projects and studies concerning sustainable mobility and the electric and intelligent transition of Quebec’s economy. Fasken will thus support Propulsion Québec’s activities in order to contribute to the growth of the EIT industry in Quebec. This collaboration will also allow Propulsion Québec to benefit from legal advice from an experienced team.
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“Propulsion Québec is very proud to welcome Fasken among its partners. Fasken is one of the largest business law firms in Canada. There is no doubt that our two teams will work hand in hand to improve the mobility and quality of life of millions of Quebecers and Canadians,” said Sarah Houde, President and Chief Executive Officer of Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and intelligent transportation.
“Fasken is a major business partner of the renewable energy and transportation industry in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. Creating a partnership with Propulsion Québec was for us a unique opportunity to put our expertise to work for the benefit of the energy transition,” said Pierre-Olivier Charlebois, partner and head of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change group for the Quebec region at Fasken. “The firm is highly motivated to work actively with Propulsion Québec, its partners and its members on the growth and development of Quebec’s electric and intelligent transportation ecosystem.”
About Fasken
Fasken is a leading international law firm with more than 800 lawyers and 10 offices across four continents. Clients rely on us for the delivery of practical, innovative and cost-effective legal services. We find solutions to the most complex business challenges and litigation issues while providing exceptional added value. For more information, please consult the firm’s website at the following address:fasken.com
About Propulsion Québec
The Quebec cluster for electric and intelligent transportation brings together all stakeholders in the sector around coordinated projects aimed at positioning Quebec among the leaders in the development and deployment of land-based modes of transport that promote electric and intelligent transportation. Created in 2017, Propulsion Québec now has more than 240 members from different sectors and deploys its resources across six distinct workstreams aimed at developing and supporting innovative projects. The cluster benefits from the financial support of the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM), ATTRIX, Desjardins Group, the FTQ Solidarity Fund, Hydro-Québec and Quebecor.
Media contact at Fasken:
Geneviève Chalifour
Communications and Media Specialist
gchalifour@fasken.com | +1 514 871 5987
