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.
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It’s All in How You Say It
Most public interest boards of directors have a Code of Conduct designed to facilitate the effectiveness of the board, protect staff from inappropriate conduct, and
Direct Democracy and Professional Regulation
The ability of registrants to pass motions at a general meeting or otherwise offer guidance to their regulatory bodies is again in the news. The
Publishing Findings Pending Appeal
Dr. Tan, a veterinarian, was disciplined for a sixth time. He sought a stay of the sanction, which included a 60-day suspension, pending an internal
Publishing Notices
Many regulators routinely publish allegations in discipline and enforcement proceedings before their final determination. Doing so facilitates transparency and arguably permits members of the public
Another Protected Area for Registration Applications
As a general principle, it is prudent for regulators to ask, on application forms, broad questions related to an applicant’s previous conduct. For example, rather
Two Twists on a Theme
There is no consensus on two aspects of imposing a sanction in discipline matters. The first is whether the parties can be asked to make
Delay in Investigating a Complaint
Further guidance has been given by Ontario’s Divisional Court as to when an extensive delay in investigating a complaint amounts to an abuse of process.
Administering a Drug
Administering drugs to individuals is an activity that is regulated under several statutes. Ontario’s Court of Appeal has held that a person can be found
Another Addition to the Notice of Investigation?
A recent decision of Ontario’s Court of Appeal has added another possible item to be included in a notice to registrants that may not be