Regulation Pro Blog

Ever since the Supreme Court of Canada in Vavilov changed the way that courts review regulatory decisions (at least where there is a statutory right

Under the new standard of review of tribunal decisions, findings of fact are reviewed on the basis of whether there was a palpable and overriding

In some circumstances, a practitioner is permitted to disclose otherwise confidential information and publicly criticize their employer, where there is a compelling public right for

When there needs to be a significant change in how a profession is practised, what are one’s options? Typically there are three options: enact a

It is likely that there is variability as to when off-duty conduct can be the subject of discipline. For example, the degree of circumspection expected

Tribunal members are given some leeway to question witnesses. Questions clarifying the evidence of a witness or even asking for additional explanation on a point

What are the options where significant new information is received after a screening committee renders its decision? Where the screening committee determined to take no

Some courts have issued special directions restricting the ability to record online proceedings. Many tribunals have the authority to make rules of procedure on conduct

Many regulators are subject to the appointment of an Administrator or Supervisor to take over some or all of their operations. This extraordinary step is