Regulation Pro Blog

It is trite law that the burden of proof in discipline matters is on the regulator. However, this concept can be pushed too far. In

How long should a person be jailed for contempt of court for a second breach of a restraining order for illegal practice? British Columbia’s highest

Courts are more frequently requiring parties to complete the administrative process before seeking a judicial remedy. A prime example is found in Gill v. College

Should different professions impose the same standards, and the same sanctions, for the same conduct? In Jobin c. Technologues (Ordre professionnels des), 2021 QCTP 83

The Courts have recently emphasized the “open court” principle that hearings, and exhibits filed at hearings, should be publicly available in most circumstances. In Turner

The highest court in British Columbia has upheld the broad scope of investigative powers for the legal regulator there. In A Lawyer v. The Law

Health regulators in Ontario are required to post on their website information about complaints decisions that result in remedial directions (e.g., to attend for a

When an allegation is made that a practitioner failed to meet the standard of practice of the profession, the evidence often consists of both published

Some regulators have a duty to provide their services in French. There are also proposals to expand this duty to all regulators of professions in