The 2009 Canadian General Counsel Awards, which recognize the accomplisments of Canada's top general counsel, were presented on June 1.

Torys congratulates all the winners and wishes to pay particular tribute to the winners nominated by the firm:

• Canadian General Counsel of the Year
  Claude Bergeron of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
• Lifetime Achievement
  David Miller of Rogers Communications Inc.
• Business Achievement
  Christopher Montague of TD Bank Financial Group
• Mid Market Excellence
  Michael Gorman of New Brunswick Power Holding Corporation
• Tomorrow’s Leader
  David Pathe of Sherritt International Corporation
  

For further information about the awards, see the CGCA's website.