Author: Julie Maciura

How should a regulator respond when fresh concerns arise about a registrant’s conduct that are quite similar to misconduct that has already resulted in disciplinary

Most regulators require applicants for registration to be candid and accurate in their communications. Most regulators also require applicants to demonstrate some form of good

It is generally accepted that regulators have authority over the conduct of their registrants regardless of where that conduct occurs. What is less clear is

Legislative reform for the regulation of professions in Canada seems to be gathering pace. Some of the themes contained in British Columbia’s Health Professions and

Many discipline panels conduct their hearings in two parts. The first deals with the merits of the allegations (also known as the “finding” stage). If

A report commissioned by the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, entitled Critical Review of the Formal Complaints Process, contains a number of innovative

Can a regulator rescind a person’s licence once it has been issued? This complex question received a partial answer in Amendola v. Law Society of

Those working in a specialized area often become secure in the notion that certain concepts apply to their field. Sometimes it is helpful to get

The concept that the definition of misconduct is important in discipline matters is illustrated by May v. Law Society of British Columbia, 2023 BCCA 218 (CanLII).

One of the most difficult fiduciary duties for board members is the obligation to avoid conflicts of interest. This is particularly challenging for board members