Cody Fraser

Background

About Cody Fraser

Cody Fraser is a lawyer at Cheadles LLP, where his practice focuses on municipal, real estate, and corporate law. He advises municipalities across Northwestern Ontario on matters such as private-public partnerships, by-law drafting, tax enforcement, and land use planning. His work frequently engages the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, the Municipal Elections Act, and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Cody also represents private companies and individuals in municipal and real estate matters, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks with practical, community-minded solutions. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Cody has a deep commitment to public service. He served as the Neebing Ward Councillor on Thunder Bay City Council from 2018 to 2022, contributing to numerous municipal boards and committees. He continues his community leadership as a director of both the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Thunder Bay Law Association. Cody was selected by his peers as Valedictorian of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law graduating class of 2019. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked in Indigenous business consulting and as a project support person for the Far North Electoral Boundaries Commission. His early leadership involvement also included serving on the Lakehead University Student Union and the University Senate during his undergraduate studies.