Regulation Pro Blog

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.

Please note that the information contained in Regulation Pro is not intended to be legal advice and is not intended to be acted upon. The information contained herein is intended for general information and educational purposes only.

Code of Conduct Proceedings

Occasionally regulators have to address breaches of their Code of Conduct by a Board or Council member. Where the concerns amount to allegations of wrongdoing

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No Procedural Unfairness Unmasked

In Matheson v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2021 ONSC 7597 (CanLII), https://canlii.ca/t/jktjh the regulator received a complaint that the practitioner saw a

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Consultation Requirements

Most regulators consult with the public and the profession when making or amending its rules or policies. However, is this a legal requirement? And should

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Ungovernability Onus

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

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Second Contempt Sentence 

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

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Presumptive Prematurity

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

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