Charles Christensen
Lawyer
Assistant Information
Cassandra Cannucci 613-565-2292 x 118 ccannucci@plaideurs.ca
Biography
Charles obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) with distinction from the University of Ottawa as part of a combined program in common law and political science.
During his studies, he held numerous positions on Parliament Hill, including as a page in the House of Commons and a parliamentary guide, as well as various roles within the administration of the House of Commons and the Senate. He then completed his articling with the litigation department of a bilingual law firm in Ottawa.
A native of Orléans, Charles is fluently bilingual and practises law in both English and French.
Charles enjoys travelling, following the Ottawa Senators, staying active by playing hockey and exercising, and has a keen interest in history.
Admission to the bar
Ontario (2025)
Education
- J.D., University of Ottawa, 2024 (cum laude)
- B. Soc.Sc., University of Ottawa, 2024 (cum laude)
Professional Affiliations
- County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA)
- L’association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO)
News & Blog
Category - Blog
“I’ll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one.” — quote attributed to Bill Moyers (Former White House Press Secretary)
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Quebec (Attor...
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Alyssa Tomkins Interviewed for Pro Bono Case for Thalidomide Survivors
Alyssa Tomkins interviewed by CBC about her pro bo...
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Announcing our Arbitration Practice Group!
We are honoured to have Michel Bastarache and Ivan...
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Category - Blog
Can you be Held Liable for Comments of Others to your Posting on your Facebook Page?
When are you liable for the defamatory comments of...
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Category - Case Summaries
Canadian Pension Plan Disability Benefits Are Not Disability Benefits From a Policy of Insurance
In a unanimous decision rendered on January 27, 20...
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Caza Saikaley LLP and Jeff Saikaley Named Finalists for the 2020 Faces Magazine Awards
Faces Magazine has announced its 2020 Ottawa Award...
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Caza Saikaley Prevails at the Federal Court of Appeal
On November 22, 2017, the Federal Court of Appeal ...
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Caza Saikaley’s James Plotkin in new International Arbitration Third-Party Funding Handbook
On March 23, 2018 in Vienna, Austria, Juris Publis...
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Category - Case Summaries
Court of Appeal Confirms Notice of Libel Required for Online Publication of Newspaper
The Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed in a recentl...
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Category - Case Summaries
Damages for Future Cost of Surrogacy Awarded Following Tragic Car Accident
In what is being deemed by many as a first in Cana...
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