EXHIBIT 23(C)

                           CONSENT OF STIKEMAN ELLIOTT

TO:      The Directors of Intertape Polymer Group Inc.


         We hereby consent to the reference to us and to our opinion in the
prospectus dated September 17, 2001 of Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (the
"Prospectus") under the headings "Enforceability of Civil Liabilities Against
Foreign Persons" and "Interests of Named Experts and Counsel". We also consent
to the inclusion of this consent in the registration statement of Intertape
Polymer Group Inc. on Form F-3 pursuant to which the Prospectus is filed under
the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In
giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are in the category of
persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

                                STIKEMAN ELLIOTT


                                /s/ Stikeman Elliott
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                                June 27, 2002


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