It is generally accepted that the confidentiality provisions for provincial regulators are subject to federal criminal search warrant powers. Federal law is paramount over inconsistent
Regulators often warn unregistered persons that they appear to be practising illegally or using an illegal title. These are sometimes called “cease and desist” letters.
Practitioners have a status in society that can be misused. In addition, engaging in certain activities outside of the profession can affect one’s ability to
In some circumstances, a practitioner is permitted to disclose otherwise confidential information and publicly criticize their employer, where there is a compelling public right for
Many regulators are subject to the appointment of an Administrator or Supervisor to take over some or all of their operations. This extraordinary step is
Some appearances of bias can be caused by the structure of the legislation. For example, where a complaint is made about a member of the
Breaches of client confidentiality rarely are the sole subject of a discipline hearing. There are many possible explanations for this including that practitioners are respectful
Can someone engaging in the unauthorized practice of a profession rely on the Competition Act to continue their conduct? The answer is “no” according to
Regulators can refuse registration to applicants who demonstrate a pattern of lacking “discernment and insight” even if individually the events might not be disqualifying. In
There have been a number of cases recently where regulators have been criticized for allowing practitioners to retire or resign rather than face a discipline