Withholding Disclosure
In recent decades, procedural fairness generally requires disclosure to the parties of the information that is before the decision maker. Otherwise, it is challenging for
Bernie LeBlanc
May 17, 2023
In recent decades, procedural fairness generally requires disclosure to the parties of the information that is before the decision maker. Otherwise, it is challenging for
One of the most difficult fiduciary duties for board members is the obligation to avoid conflicts of interest. This is particularly challenging for board members
Regulators often say that they have jurisdiction over a practitioner for their misconduct regardless of where it occurred. That proposition makes sense. The public is
Wan v The National Dental Examining Board of Canada, 2019 BCSC 32 (CanLII), <http://canlii.ca/t/hwz7b> the Examining Board was permitted to file an affidavit from an
Most professions require their practitioners to show respect to their clients and colleagues. One of the central issues in Sullivan v. Ontario College of Teachers,
A recent case further illustrates the trend by courts to give a generous scope to the investigative powers of regulators. In Fagbemigun v College of Physicians
During the pandemic, many regulators enacted emergency exemptions from certain registration requirements driven by the need to ensure that services could continue to be provided.
There have been several reported cases where registrants have been unsuccessful in trying to prevent an investigation of their conduct by their regulator. The most
Regulators frequently deal with accommodation issues related to a registrant experiencing disabilities. The issue can relate to procedure (e.g., requests for extensions and adjournments) and
The harassment of the staff of regulators has become a major issue in recent years. The genesis of such harassment varies, but has included opposition