Author: Bernie LeBlanc

Some regulators have whistleblower policies. Most commonly, they are for internal use as a safeguard to ensure that the regulator and its leadership are conducting

While the Supreme Court of Canada has said in Reference re Pan‑Canadian Securities Regulation, 2018 SCC 48 (CanLII), [2018] 3 SCR 189, that a national

There is no doubt that regulatory decision makers should consider whether public confidence will be advanced by what they do. However, two recent Canadian appeal

Regulators cannot enact legislation through policy. However, regulators frequently publish policies interpreting or applying their legislation. The line between those two activities is sometimes fine.

Many regulators frequently provide a copy of the registrant’s response to a complaint to the complainant for comment. Doing so can assist in providing the

There is considerable discussion in Canada as to when regulators of professions should investigate the private conduct of registrants. Insight about the UK approach can

Courts rarely give warnings to regulators about future potential problem areas. Courts tend to decide individual matters on specific facts. However, in Welkoff v. Ontario

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