Regulation Pro Blog

Writing reasons for a regulatory decision is not easy, especially for non-lawyers. An administrative body’s reasons are the primary basis upon which a court will

The Alberta regulator for chiropractors got the interim order process right on its second try. In Basaraba v College of Chiropractors of Alberta, 2025 ABKB

Most regulators screen complaints and reports as they arrive to assess the degree of risk presented and to prioritize matters appropriately. The UK regulator for

There is considerable discussion in Canada as to when regulators of professions should investigate the private conduct of registrants. Insight about the UK approach can

The mandate of regulators is an increasingly contentious topic. At its core, the issue is whether regulators should define their public interest mandate as going

The appointments made by regulators are important. These include the selection of the regulator’s Registrar and/or CEO, appointments to committees (e.g., a discipline tribunal) and,

Regulators must often disclose all relevant information, that is not privileged, in its legal proceedings such as discipline hearings. However, the party receiving the disclosure

Typically, the success of a reinstatement application by a former registrant will depend on the insight they demonstrate and the established currency of their knowledge,

In recent years, many regulators in Canada and globally have implemented policies, commitments and strategies for supporting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (“EDI”) within their regulatory