The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (“OCSWSSW”) is expanding its “What’s in a name?” campaign (the… Read More →
Professional Regulation
Use of Evidence from Discipline Hearings at Subsequent Criminal Trials
By Emma Gardiner Introduction A recent criminal case before the Ontario Court of Appeal, R. v. Lo, sheds light on… Read More →
Recent Decision from CPSO Discipline Committee Offers Rare Example of Rejection of Joint Submission on Penalty
A recent decision from the Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (“Committee”) is a rare and, at… Read More →
Proposed BC Regulatory Reforms a Reminder to Regulators to Put the Public First
British Columbia is poised to overhaul the regime under which health professionals are regulated, with dramatic changes coming to all… Read More →
Rosen Sunshine at 2019 CNAR Annual Conference
Lonny and Elyse just returned from the 2019 Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR) annual conference in Québec city.… Read More →
CPSO v. Lee: Court Provides Guidance to Discipline Committees on Setting Reasonable Penalties for Members
In a recent decision, the Divisional Court (the “Court”) provided guidance regarding the criteria and principles of interpretation that should… Read More →