Welcome to the Regulation Pro Blog. SML’s blog contains brief discussions of court decisions and other developments in professional regulation, with one or two new posts per week. Explore our catalogue below or on CanLII.
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To the Point
In a fifteen-paragraph endorsement, Ontario’s Divisional Court reinforced several principles of procedural fairness: Ramirez v. Registrar, Alcohol, Cannabis and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act,
Four Rulings (But No Funeral)
British Columbia’s highest court dealt with several distinct issues in the appeal from the discipline findings in Ahmadian v. Law Society of British Columbia, 2023
Making Charter Values Explicit
A recent case about French-language education in the Northwest Territories has direct and significant implications for professional regulators. In Commission scolaire francophone des Territoires du
Restricting Access to Registration
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
Not “Bogging Down” Investigations
Yet another court has emphasized the minimal nature of procedural requirements for regulatory investigators requiring cooperation from registrants and witnesses: Brar v. British Columbia (Securities
Registration Requirement Not Discriminatory
The regulatory world was stunned two years ago when Ontario’s Divisional Court struck down a registration requirement for certification of teachers. In part, regulators were
Respecting the Rules
Hearing tribunals can make rules of procedure for parties to follow. While tribunals sometimes consult on changes to their rules, they alone have the authority
Balancing Public and Private Interests
A classic example of where courts must balance the public interest in competent and ethical practice against the private interests of registrants is when registrants
Real and Substantial Connection
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