Physician regulators have historically struggled with the question of whether to restrict or sanction non-traditional activities by their registrants. In fact, in Ontario, the enabling
An Alberta judge’s comments on the need for courts to develop sentencing guidelines in criminal matters may have application for professional regulators. In R v
There seems to be a flurry of cases recently on the procedural fairness requirements for committees that investigate and screen complaints. The most recent offering
It is sometimes difficult for complainants to appreciate the role of regulators of professions when dealing with their complaints. In Gao v. Health Profession Appeal
What does it mean for courts to review a decision on the basis of reasonableness? And how does the concept of deference fit into the
Courts use the reasons of discipline tribunals as the basis for their review of the disciplinary decisions. However, that is not to say that a
The office of the Patient Ombudsman was created to facilitate accountability for health care providers. The Patient Ombudsman (which is separate from the Ontario Ombudsman’s
Regulators need to consider the freedom of expression rights of their registrants. However, regulators can infringe on those rights in a proportionate manner to achieve
It is a general principle that where a legislative scheme provides a route to challenge a regulatory decision, that route must be followed. For example,
Regulated individuals often argue that a regulator’s conduct (or inaction) amounts to an abuse of process. However, the doctrine applies equally to regulated individuals. In