Biographical notes for Paul LaBarge

Born 8 July 1950

Educated McMaster University B.A. (Econ.) 1971; Osgoode Hall Law School of York University LL.B. 1974

Founding Partner, LaBarge Weinstein 1997–

Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon 1990-97

Managing Partner (Ottawa), Blake, Cassels & Graydon 1990-95

Partner, Lang Michener 1986-90

Associate (1983-85), then Partner (1985-86), Gowling & Henderson

Called to the Bars of Ontario 1976 and Alberta 1981

Director, Trans Canada Trail 1996–

Director, Alliance for Canada's Audio-Visual Heritage 1996–

Secretary/Treasurer and Director, Corel Corporation 1992-98

Secretary and General Counsel, Canada 125 Corporation 1992-93

Member, Canadian Tax Foundation

Counsel, Community Foundations of Canada

Past Instructor, Taxation and Estate Planning, Law Society of Upper Canada 1978-96

Past Trustee, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Speaker on taxation and government regulatory process at various conferences and seminars

Mr. LaBarge acquired a broad range of practical experience in diversified areas of the law prior to specializing in matters of taxation and commercial law. He acts in proceedings before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and its predecessors on taxation, anti-dumping, tariff classification, federal sales tax and customs appeals. As well, he deals with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency on an ongoing basis. Mr. LaBarge is a member of the roster of panelists appointed by the Government of Canada in respect of the dispute resolution process provided under the North American Free Trade Agreement.