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Process Challenges
In some discipline cases the defence relates to the process rather than the merits. To a large extent, Walia v College of Veterinarians of Ontario,
More Guidance on Awarding Costs at Discipline
The Ontario Divisional Court provided additional guidance on the awarding of costs by a discipline tribunal. In Robinson v College of Early Childhood Educators, 2018
Excessive Delay
It is rare for a disciplinary case to be stayed on the grounds of excessive delay. However, Diaz-Rodriguez v British Columbia (Police Complaint Commissioner), 2018
Injecting Clients into a Professional Dispute is Misconduct
Practitioners cannot use their clients as pawns in their professional disputes. Doing so can amount to professional misconduct. A physician learned this the hard way
Ten Implications of Cannabis Legalization for Regulators
The predominant reaction of regulators to the legalization of cannabis for recreational use has been that nothing has changed. And to a large extent that
No Consent Required
Many screening committees are given the authority to take certain action and to also take other action not inconsistent with their enabling legislation. In Hancock
Good Reasons Save the Day
Good reasons are always essential, especially when a serious finding is based on circumstantial evidence. In Taylor v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario,
Authority of Oversight Bodies
Independent oversight bodies with the authority to interfere in individual decisions are rare in common law Canada. They are more prevalent elsewhere, perhaps with the
Interim Orders and Evidence of Exposure to Harm
Many regulators have the authority to impose interim orders before a hearing where the public is at risk of harm. Courts defer to the expertise