New Executive Director at Juripop

Juripop’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Me Luc Bélanger as Executive Director of the organization. Me Bélanger has about twenty years of experience as a lawyer, administrative judge, and manager, and shares Juripop’s mission of access to justice for all with genuine conviction. 

Until recently, Luc Bélanger handled cases similar to those at Juripop, particularly in the context of sexual violence, as Senior Director of Human Rights in a university setting. He has held various positions related to access to justice and complaint handling. Notably, he served as Chair of the Council of Chairpersons of Federal Administrative Tribunals. 

The new Executive Director will be able to count on the support of nearly 40 people committed to advancing Juripop’s mission, which each year supports close to 700 individuals and organizations in cases related to sexual violence, domestic violence, housing law, workplace and cultural harassment, as well as in supporting the work of social-purpose nonprofits. 

Luc Bélanger succeeds Me Sophie Gagnon, who left Juripop in the fall after spending 8 years leading the organization.

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“Juripop is a committed, human, and inclusive organization, and we were looking for someone capable of embodying these values every day. With Luc, we can also count on a highly experienced manager who will be able to support Juripop’s growth and the fulfillment of its mission to defend rights, with the people we serve at the heart of our actions.”

-Pascale Pageau, Chair of Juripop’s Board of Directors

About Juripop

Juripop’s mission is to ensure access to justice in order to guarantee people’s respect, autonomy, and dignity, and to contribute to building a just, equitable, and inclusive society. The organization offers creative, accessible, and inclusive local legal services, tailored to the concrete needs of all individuals.