Author: Bernie LeBlanc

Tribunals are becoming increasingly strict about granting adjournments. Many now address in their rules of procedure the need for parties to be ready to proceed

While the language for regulatory interim order provisions vary, most relate in some way to the risk of harm. But how does the non-cooperation of

There are daunting challenges for regulators facing the possibility that there may have been cheating on a licensing exam, especially by multiple candidates. It is

Applicants for registration often become frustrated when the regulator probes into areas of concern relating to their professional suitability (sometimes called “good character”). In Howell

Several court decisions indicate that a complainant enjoys a legal privilege when filing a formal complaint to a regulatory body and are immune from a

Discipline panels often must decide how to consider a registrant’s medical conditions or personal stress when imposing a sanction. Alberta’s highest court provided guidance on

Courts are much higher on the decision-making ladder than administrative tribunals. Courts can reverse tribunal decisions and issue directions for them to follow. Court decisions

Further guidance has been given by Ontario’s Divisional Court as to when an extensive delay in investigating a complaint amounts to an abuse of process.

The recent decision in Khan v. Law Society of Ontario, 2024 ONSC 3092 (CanLII), has sparked renewed interest by regulators of professions in whether the

Courts are extremely hesitant to consider a judicial review application while an administrative process is ongoing. Such applications will generally be dismissed or stayed as