65 Grafton St.
Charlottetown, P.E.
C1A 1K8
gdemeulenaere@stewartmckelvey.com
Language(s) spoken: English
Bar Admission(s): Prince Edward Island, 2005
Legal Assistant(s): Kaitlin Noye
Gary’s clients face many issues, including enforcement of security and judgments. His clients include insurance companies, banks and financial services firms, small and large businesses, creditors, government and everyday people. Some examples of how he has helped his clients are:
- Acting on behalf of commercial lenders involved in security realization, including power of sale process and enforcement of the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA).
- Defending a chartered bank against a claim by the former shareholders of a defunct company.
- Representing a crown corporation involved in security enforcement, including court appointed and private receiverships.
- Federal prosecutions pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Excise Act.
- Representing professional associations in the defence of medical malpractice claims and before administrative tribunals in disciplinary and liability matters
- Defending product liability claims commenced against a large corporation.
Education & Career
Education
University of New Brunswick, LLB, 2004
Activities
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, board of directors, PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada, 2019 – present
Chair, Unauthorized Practice Committee, Law Society of Prince Edward Island, 2021 – present
Member, Unauthorized Practice Committee, Prince Edward Island, 2019 – present
Coach, Stratford Minor Soccer, 2017 – present
Assistant coach, Pownal Minor Hockey, 2017 – 2018
Atlantic Law Hockey Challenge – 2016 champions
Member, Board of Directors, Prince Edward Island Farm Centre, 2015 – 2018
Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers and Young Lawyers Committee, 2011 – 2017
Coach, Sherwood U14 Boys Soccer, 2009 Provincial Champions
Chair, Board of Directors, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, 2006 – 2014
Past Vice President, Sherwood Ranger Soccer Association, 2010 – 2011
Accolades
King’s Counsel, 2020
Publications
Atlantic Insurance Counsel, Stewart McKelvey publication
Presentations
Presenter, “Internationally trained professionals”, Stewart McKelvey Regulatory Run Down Seminar
May 30, 2024