Regulation Pro Blog

Entering into an undertaking with a regulator does not constitute a binding conclusion to all future concerns. That is the message from Binance Holdings Limited

Jail is an option for unregistered persons who persist in practising a profession without authority or who mislead the public as to their unregistered status.

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

Most of the attention in media and legal circles about the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in the Lauzon case will focus on the concept of judicial

Disciplinary tribunals are often hesitant to give extensive reasons, especially for credibility findings. Reasons are difficult to write at the best of times, especially for

As the “culture wars” become more frequent in Canada, regulatory Boards (sometimes called Councils) will not be immune from challenges to its authority. Difficult decisions

The Ontario Divisional Court continues to apply strict limits to any departure from a joint submission in discipline cases. A discipline panel may only reject

In criminal law, courts are required to apply the Gladue principles to defendants who identify as Indigenous. This duty requires courts to consider the impact of colonization

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).