The Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal has revoked a doctor’s medical licence after finding he sexually abused a patient during a routine appointment in December 2010. The tribunal or… …
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Health board confirms College of Psychologists decision in custody-related complaint
The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board has confirmed a decision by the College of Psychologists of Ontario to take no action on a complaint against a Guelph psychologist who …
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Alberta introduces law limiting regulatory oversight of professionals’ personal expression
Alberta has introduced legislation that would restrict professional regulatory bodies from disciplining members for off-duty speech and prohibit mandatory diversity training unrelated to job competenc… To continue reading, create a …
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Thirteen teacher complaints made in three months, misconduct report shows
By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press There were 13 disclosures about teacher-related misconduct — with an “almost even” split between employer and public tipsters — during the first qua… To continue reading, …
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Complaint against Ontario doctor over his opinion in workplace injury case dismissed
The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board has upheld a decision by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to take no further action on a complaint against a …
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Ontario doctor found guilty of sexual abuse after decade-long legal battle
An Ontario family physician has been found guilty of sexual abuse by a discipline tribunal after a patient complained he committed multiple acts of misconduct during a medical appointment in …
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🔒B.C. nurse loses discipline case over anti-transgender social media posts
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Ontario lawyer gets four-month suspension for sexually harassing two female employees
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended for four months and ordered to pay $12,500 in costs after admitting he sexually harassed two female employees at his law firm where he …
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B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to investigate suspicious trust account transactions
A British Columbia lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct for using his firm’s trust account to handle more than $6.5 million in transactions without making reasonable inquiries into …
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Nursing board upholds advice for retirement home nurse who failed to update care plans
The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board has confirmed a decision to issue professional advice to a registered practical nurse at an Ontario retirement home who failed to properly document …


