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.
Protecting Quality Assurance Information
Professional regulators in British Columbia are subject to freedom of information legislation. As a result, individuals can apply to the Information and Privacy Commissioner to
Duty of Candour Exists in Canada
One of the more significant developments in the regulation of health professions in the UK is the codification of the duty of candour when an
Complaints Against Adjudicators
Some practitioners act as adjudicators. What is the role of regulatory bodies when dealing with complaints about practitioners acting in their capacity as an adjudicator?
Time and Stability Is Not Enough
Seven years ago Ms. Chen was excluded from all gaming sites by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission for engaging in loan sharking: Chen v Alcohol
Time Might Eventually Be Enough
How long should a major breach of trust of a sexual nature with a minor exclude someone from practising in a different profession with little
The Cayton Report
The Cayton report released on April 11th contains a detailed review of the performance of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. It identified
Incapacity Incongruity
Regulators encourage practitioners with a disability to participate in assessment and treatment with the hope that the practitioner can remain in practice. Correspondingly, practitioners with
Referencing Absolute and Conditional Discharges in the Public Register
Some regulators publish information about criminal findings against their members in a public register so that the public has access to this information. In fact,
Regulators Have No Vicarious Liability for Actions of Practitioners
The Courts have affirmed yet again that regulators are not vicariously liable for the conduct of the people they regulate. Vicarious liability is legal responsibility