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.

Cross-Border Internet Practice

Yesterday an important decision was rendered by the Ontario Superior Court on the cross-border internet practice of professions. In College of Optometrists of Ontario v.

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A Nice Summary

Courts sometimes provide a summary of the law that is so concise and clear that they are of enormous assistance to regulators. In The Law

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Disclosure During Investigations

It is common for practitioners under investigation to seek full particulars and disclosure before providing their response. It is also common for investigators to not

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Interim Order Stayed

Courts tend to be quite deferential to regulators when reviewing interim orders made to protect the public pending discipline. However, such an order was set

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