Jean-Louis Besnard (dit Carignant) (November 22, 1734 – December 3, 1791) was a merchant trader based out of Montreal, Province of Quebec (now Canada).
His dealings with the Montreal merchant Richard Dobie were called into question at that time.
A legal and political melee ensued with the Governor, Sir Guy Carleton, dismissing Chief Justice Peter Livius.
Although officially considered dishonest, he was allowed to continue in the fur trade and pursue other occupations.
His failures in business were probably a result of the nature of the fur trade at that time.