Professional Regulation & Discipline

• Due Diligence Defence in Ontario Provincial Offence Cases
  In Ontario, provincial offences under the Fire Code and Building Code, local bylaws and statutes regulating various professional and business activities may be characterized as regulatory offences. A person or business may be charged with such an offence even when… Read more: Due Diligence Defence in Ontario Provincial Offence Cases
• College of Massage Therapists Discipline Guide
  Complaints and Discipline at the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario: What to Expect Massage therapists in Ontario are regulated professionals and are subject to professional standards and oversight. When concerns arise about a therapist’s conduct or practice, complaints may… Read more: College of Massage Therapists Discipline Guide
• Ontario Nurses & Benefit Fraud: Discipline Proceedings
  Allegations of benefit fraud are among the most serious issues a nurse can face in a regulatory context. These cases often involve concerns about honesty, integrity, and professional judgment, and can lead to significant disciplinary consequences. The College of Nurses… Read more: Ontario Nurses & Benefit Fraud: Discipline Proceedings
• Can a Nurse Lose Licence in Ontario? Reasons for Discipline
  For many nurses, one of the most concerning questions after receiving a complaint from a regulatory body is whether they could lose their licence. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) has the authority to investigate complaints and impose disciplinary… Read more: Can a Nurse Lose Licence in Ontario? Reasons for Discipline
• CNO Discipline Hearings: What Nurses Should Expect
  For many nurses, receiving notice that a matter has been referred to a discipline hearing is one of the most serious events in their professional career. Discipline proceedings can affect a nurse’s licence, reputation, and ability to continue practicing. The… Read more: CNO Discipline Hearings: What Nurses Should Expect
• What Happens If College of Nurses, Ontario Investigates You
  Receiving a notice that you are being investigated by the College of Nurses of Ontario can be one of the most stressful experiences in a nurse’s career. Many nurses feel anxious, confused, and uncertain about what will happen next. The… Read more: What Happens If College of Nurses, Ontario Investigates You