Administrative Law Blog
“In approaching assertions of Cabinet confidentiality, administrative decision makers and reviewing courts must be attentive not only to the vital importance of public access to government-held information but also to Cabinet secrecy’s core purpose of enabling effective government, and its underlying rationales of efficiency, candour, and solidarity.” – Justice Karakatsanis writing for the majority
March 19, 2024
Professional Regulation
Most professionals are required to abide by laws, regulations and rules affecting their practice.
As a professional, you rely on your reputation to sustain the career you’ve built. Administrative law issues such as certification problems, complaints or investigations can put that reputation in peril, impeding work and affecting your livelihood.
Professionals often grapple with serious ethical issues – issues that can become problems that threaten their reputations, security and practices. We have helped clients with almost every type of regulatory issue.
We defend individuals and work with liability insurers, professional associations and organizations to determine the best options.
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Professional Regulation Services
- Providing advice regarding investigations and inquiries by administrative authorities.
- Advocating for clients before administrative tribunals such as the Health Professions Review Board.
- Representing clients in Judicial Review matters.
- Appealing the decisions of administrative bodies.
- Advising professional organizations regarding liability insurance programs, communication to members and responses to new rules and regulations.
- Constitutional and Charter challenges.
- Defamation, libel, slander and breach of trust matters.
- Advising clients regarding billing audits by the Medical Services Commission, insurance companies and other organizations.
- Human rights complaints and representation before the Human Rights Tribunal.
- Privacy and matters relating to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
- Helping clients with issues relating to government and public bodies.
- Professional errors and omissions insurance claims.
- Workers Compensation Board issues.
- Reinstatement of professional practice applications.
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Scenarios
A pharmacist is under investigation after she fills a script incorrectly, causing a patient to experience heart palpitations and a visit to the emergency room.
The College of Dental Surgeons audits the billing practices of a dental clinic and finds out that the office manager has misappropriated funds.
A teacher transferring from another province is denied a Certificate of Qualification. He applies for Judicial Review of the decision.
Select Cases
Investigations and disciplinary hearings by securities regulatory authorities
Representing broker dealers, registered representatives and traders in investigations and disciplinary hearings by securities regulatory authorities including the BC Securities Commission, the Investment Dealers Association and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association.
Forest practice matters
Representing clients in disputes involving forest practice matters.
Wildlife management matters
Representing clients in wildlife management matters involving the Environmental Appeal Board.
Representing health care professionals
Representing health care professionals in disputes with the Medical Services Commission related to billing audits and the recovery of alleged over-payments to health professions.
Providing policy advice to professionals and organizations
Providing policy advice to professionals and organizations on matters including privacy legislation, the scope of and proposed amendments to the Health Professions Act, the role of mediation in professional regulation, the drafting of by-laws and ethical standards.
Appealing disciplinary decisions
Appealing disciplinary decisions including matters considered by the Supreme Court of Canada, such as Dr. Q. v. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
Scope of judicial review
Acting as counsel in many court decisions related to the scope of judicial review and appeals from administrative tribunals such as the Health Professions Review Board.
Representing professionals before their governing body in disciplinary matters
Including allegations of negligence, sexual misconduct, improper prescribing of medication, breach of confidentiality and incompetence.
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Administrative Law Blog
“In approaching assertions of Cabinet confidentiality, administrative decision makers and reviewing courts must be attentive not only to the vital importance of public access to government-held information but also to Cabinet secrecy’s core purpose of enabling effective government, and its underlying rationales of efficiency, candour, and solidarity.” – Justice Karakatsanis writing for the majority
March 19, 2024
Administrative Law Blog
Ontario Superior Court of Justice finds School Board appropriately balanced public member’s Charter right to freedom of expression with its bylaws in its decision to prevent further presentation on topics that it deemed could violate human rights legislation and its policies
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Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean
December 27, 2023
Administrative Law Blog
“In approaching assertions of Cabinet confidentiality, administrative decision makers and reviewing courts must be attentive not only to the vital importance of public access to government-held information but also to Cabinet secrecy’s core purpose of enabling effective government, and its underlying rationales of efficiency, candour, and solidarity.” – Justice Karakatsanis writing for the majority
March 19, 2024