Court of Kahnawake Crown Prosecutor leaves for new position in Alberta

05/01/2014

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke wishes to inform the community that Court of Kahnaw�:ke Crown Prosecutor Catherine Gagnon has resigned from her position and has accepted a position with the Alberta Attorney General�s Office to act as Prosecutor for the Province in Fort McMurray.

She has been the Prosecutor in Kahnaw�:ke since May of 2011. She had previously acted as prosecutor and defense attorney providing services in northern Quebec. She also acted as in-house counsel for the Blainville Police Department.

�Catherine has expressed her sincere gratitude for having the opportunity to work in Kahnaw�:ke,� said Ron Skye, the MCK�s Director of Justice Services. �She stated that she learned certain values of Mohawk culture and our people that she will carry with her. We wish her great success in her new position.�

In her absence and until the summer recess, Court of Kahnaw�:ke prosecution duties will be assumed by the firm of Morneau, L�Ecuyer, La Leggia, Rouleau and Associates. A decision on her replacement will be made at a later date.