Many regulators require applicants for registration (and sometimes even current registrants) to obtain a police check to ensure their suitability to practise the profession. A
Courts have emphasized the importance of open hearings to Canadian society, which transparency includes prompt access to hearing exhibits. That public access sometimes results in
The role of a complainant in the complaints process is unclear. Are they merely a source of information? Do they have a legal interest in
While regulators are often given search and seizure powers, they are rarely used. Generally, the authority to enter business premises without a warrant, the duty
Registrants cannot avoid professional accountability by trying to separate questionable conduct from their professional practice. That is the message one can take from the decision
Interim orders are rare protective measures that have been used more frequently in recent months. Yet another pandemic related case builds on the points made
Issuing an interim order restricting or suspending a registrant’s ability to practise pending an investigation is an exceptional power for regulators of professions. Given the
In legislation, the word “may” sometimes means “must”. In Vey v Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board, 2022 NLCA 55 (CanLII) the registrant was disciplined for
In September, the UK regulatory oversight body released a major report on recommended reforms to the regulation of health and social work professions. There is
A basic principle is that a person should not be punished twice for the same fault. However, that principle tends to be applied quite narrowly
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