Can regulators discipline retired professionals?

Yes. Most professional regulatory statutes in Ontario provide that a person who holds or has held a certificate or licence remains subject to the regulator’s jurisdiction for conduct that occurred while they held it.

Does freedom of speech protect professionals on social media?

Freedom of expression is protected under the Charter but it is not absolute. Professional regulators may lawfully limit that right when necessary to protect the public interest.

Is a personal social media account private for professional discipline purposes?

No. Regulators frequently treat public social media activity as potential professional misconduct when it reflects on a professional’s fitness to hold a licence or on the reputation of the profession.

August 10, 2026 - Tamir Litigation Law Firm

The CICC Now Has a Compensation Fund. Here Is What That Means for RCICs

On July 15, 2026, new regulations came into force establishing a client compensation fund for CICC licensees. Clients who suffered financial harm can now apply to the College for compensation. The College then acquires subrogation rights against the licensee responsible. The gap visible in decisions like Mittal is now closed. RCIC's financial exposure has changed.

by Anna Tamir, LL.B

on Aug 10

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