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.

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Must-Read: Costs Of Being A Self-Represented Litigant

A recent Ontario Labour Relations Board decision offers a cautionary tale about what happens when emotions take over. A university instructor’s reprisal complaint was dismissed not on its merits, but because he failed to follow procedural directions. This post explores how even highly educated professionals can self-sabotage under stress, and why representation isn’t about intelligence. Instead, it’s about creating the distance between the opposing counsel and oneself.

by Anna Tamir, LL.B

on Jul 13

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