Hélène Belleau, Phd

Full professor at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Hélène Belleau has conducted sociological research on the social use of money, conjugal relations, and the legal framework of de facto unions. For more than twenty years, she has developed unique expertise in Canada on money management within couples and gender inequalities. She holds the Chair Money, Inequalities and Society funded by INRS and the Chambre de l'Assurance (2022-2028). Her research and the training she provides focus on the relationships between financial services advisors and their clients. Professor Belleau has published extensively in leading academic journals and wrote several books including academic and general public book including L'Amour et argent : Guide de survie en 60 questions with Delphine Lobet (Remue-ménage) and and Quand l’amour et l’État rendent aveugle. Le mythe du mariage automatique (PUQ). She has carried out several expert opinions in various law cases in Canada and has given more than 300 conferences as well as training courses recognized by the IQPF and the Chambre de la sécurité financière.