The CGCA is Canada's national programme exclusively designed to recognize excellence in the In-House Counsel community.

The Canadian General Counsel Awards are Canada’s national programme dedicated to honouring the best of the best in the In-House Counsel community. This special evening brings together senior members of the Canadian private bar and the leading In-House Counsel in the country to recognize and celebrate Canadian Corporations for their outstanding legal achievements over the past year.


I think that the demands on external lawyers are that in order to make partner, you need to attract business, as opposed to having an extended period of time to understand the law, understand the issues and build up your contacts.
— J-P Bisnaire, Manulife Financial Corporation