Israel Chafetz, KC

Israel Chafetz, KC


Harris & Company LLP

Recognized since 2006

Vancouver, British Columbia

Practice Areas

Labour and Employment Law

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Israel provides ongoing advice relating to employers’ statutory and collective agreement obligations. He is an active advocate appearing on behalf of employers before the Labour Relations Board, the Employment Standards Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal, arbitration boards and both Provincial and Federal Courts. He practises in multiple jurisdictions across Canada.

Israel taught at the University of British Columbia in the Faculty of Commerce and lectured and published in the area of Labour Law. He is a former Director of the Vancouver Symphony and the Jewish Community Centre, and counsel to the Vancouver Opera and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Israel is also a published author of two short stories and novel, “Ben’s Way Out”.

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Location
  • Bentall 5, 14th Floor
    550 Burrard Street
    Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5
    Canada
Bar Admissions
  • British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia
  • British Columbia, Queen's Counsel
Affiliations
  • Advisory Group to the Family Counsel, Imasco Ltd - Member
  • Labour section, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch - Member
  • Vancouver Arts Umbrella - Counsel
  • Vancouver Opera Society - Counsel
  • Vancouver Symphony Society - Director and Member of President’s Council
  • Westfair Foods Limited - Former Director/Chairman, Audit Committee

Harris & Company LLP
Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia

25 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Labour and Employment Law
Awards:
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Labour Relations – Management
  • Martindale-Hubbell: BV Distinguished
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Labour and Employment Law

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