Author: Bernie LeBlanc

Most professions require their practitioners to show respect to their clients and colleagues. One of the central issues in Sullivan v. Ontario College of Teachers,

Regulators frequently deal with accommodation issues related to a registrant experiencing disabilities. The issue can relate to procedure (e.g., requests for extensions and adjournments) and

A good way to watch someone’s eyes glaze over is to discuss the concept of retrospectivity of legislation. However, the concept is an important one

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