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Brittany Trafford

Associate and Immigration Team Lead

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Language(s) spoken: English

Bar Admission(s): New Brunswick, 2016

Legal Assistant(s): Janie Gaudet, Wendy Ebbett

Brittany works hard to listen to her clients in order to find a strategy and solution that works for them. By taking the time to determine the parameters of her clients’ problems and to understand their goals, Brittany strives to provide efficient and effective results for any situation. Brittany practices corporate immigration law, administrative law and litigation, and provides legal advice including:

  • Providing and implementing immigration strategies for corporations and individuals;
  • Assisting with Labour Market Impact Applications, Work Permit applications and Business Visitor documentation;
  • Advising on permanent residency options and requirements;
  • Guiding employers on their responsibilities and compliance obligations when hiring and employing foreign workers;
  • Acting as immigration representative on various applications for temporary workers and prospective permanent residents; and
  • Supporting professional associations and regulatory bodies in relation to disciplinary complaints; and
  • Advising professional associations and boards in relation to governing legislation, fiduciary obligations and best practices in governance.

Education & Career

Education

McGill University Faculty of Law, B.C.L./LLB, 2014
McGill University School of Information Studies, Masters in Library and Information Studies, 2010
Mount Allison University, BA, 2008

Activities

Instructor, University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Law
Editor, Discovery, Education Publication
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Governance Professionals of Canada
Member of Executive, CBA Immigration Section
Member, Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association
Member, Fredericton Local Immigration Partnership

Accolades

Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”, Education Law, 2025 – 2026

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Thought Leadership

2025 immigration challenges

More return to work

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Presentations

COVID-19: The Saga Continues, private client presentation, March 2021

Presenter, “2020 Immigration Updates”, Stewart McKelvey Fall Labour and Employment webinar, November 2020

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