Louise Bélanger-Hardy

Associate

Louise Bélanger-Hardy, B.A., B. Sc. Soc., J.D.., LL.M., is a full professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa where she has been Vice-Dean (1996-1999, 2013-2014 and 2020). She teaches Tort Law (common law and Québec civil law) and Medical Law. Her current research interests include human rights of older persons, the rights of caregivers and patients in long-term care, liability issues and private home care, consent in the medical and research settings and professional responsibility. She is a member of the Life Research Institute and of the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, both at the University of Ottawa. She is an associate with the International Longevity Center – Canada. For over ten years, she held cross-appointments to administrative tribunals dealing with health professions and health services in Ontario. She has been a member of research ethics boards at the University of Ottawa, Canadian Blood Services and Health Canada. She is a member of the Bar of Ontario.