Anaïs Lacroix 
Chief Executive Officer, Lawyer-Investigator & Mediator

Anaïs is a founding partner at Latitude and serves as Chief Executive Officer. A unifying leader, she cultivates an environment of trust, innovation and rigor within the team. She plays a central role in defining the organization’s priorities and strategic orientations, always keeping in mind the quality of our services and the concrete needs of the stakeholders Latitude serves. Her clear strategic vision and commitment to excellence enable her to establish thoughtful, methodical practices that inspire her colleagues to excel. Her business acumen, clarity of analysis and ability to build trust contribute to the development of strong, lasting relationships with clients, while supporting the company’s growth. 

A seasoned labor and employment lawyer, Anaïs has expertise in resolving issues related to harassment, violence, discrimination, and ethical breaches in organizations. Having conducted hundreds of organizational investigations across Canada, she exclusively acts as an impartial third party to investigate and advise organizations. She provides invaluable support in managing delicate situations and resolving complex cases, often mediatized or involving members of management or boards of directors. 

A recognized expert in her field, Anaïs has been called upon to play a leading role in numerous large-scale institutions across the country. Her expertise is sought in sensitive and highly confidential contexts, where her judgment, integrity, and thoroughness are recognized and valued. She has successfully applied her skills to shape best practices, contribute to legislative reforms, and train future leaders in investigations and prevention. 

Anaïs handles administrative and disciplinary investigation mandates, as well as cases related to ethics and compliance. She works in French and in English for public and private organizations under both provincial and federal jurisdictions.  

Prior to specializing in harassment prevention and management, Anaïs practiced labour and employment law for several years with an international law firm. She is also an accredited mediator with the Quebec Institute of Mediation and Arbitration (IMAQ) and a certified investigator with the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI). 

Representative Work

  • Organizational Ombuds for VIA Rail since 2025. 
  • Approved investigator in the Government of Canada’s Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Registry of Investigators since 2025. 
  • Appointed by the Barreau du Quebec to offer the Programme d’accompagnement et de soutien aux juristes (PASAJ) since 2023. 
  • Investigator for the Canadian House of Commons since 2021. 
  • Investigator for the Ministry of National Defence since 2021. 
  • Consultant for the Ombudsman of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces since 2021. 
  • Designated Recipient for the Senate of Canada since 2021. 
  • Investigator for the National Assembly of Quebec since 2021. 
  • Assessor for the Canadian Human Rights Commission since 2020. 
  • Led a study regarding equity in the workplace on behalf of Women and Gender Equality Canada. 
  • Led a study to improve the framework for the prevention and management of harassment at the National Assembly of Quebec, which led to the adoption of the “Loi modifiant la loi sur l’Assemblée nationale afin d’instituer le Commissaire au Respect” (Projet de loi 998). 
  • Trainer in the Programme civil de formation des enquêteurs de l’Administration publique québécoise.  

Education

  • Certificate, Training Institute for Workplace Investigators, Association of workplace investigators (AWI) 
  • Civil, Commercial and Workplace Mediation, Université de Sherbrooke 
  • Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor (B.C.L./J.D.), McGill University

Activities and Memberships

  • Quebec Bar, Member since 2012 and Accredited mediator
  • Institut de Médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec, Accredited mediator
  • Canadian Bar Association, Member
  • Association of Workplace Investigators, Member and Certified investigator
  • Forum of Canadian Ombudsman, Member

Recognitions

  • Best Lawyers in Canada 2025™ – Labour and Employment law

Publications