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Regulatory Governance: Improving Your Board of Directors’ Chance of Success

Regulatory Governance: Improving Your Board of Directors’ Chance of Success

by Jillian Siskind + Reut Cohen | Nov 27, 2019 | Regulatory

The inclusion of diverse perspectives in Boards of Directors is an important aspect of the conversation surrounding changes to regulating agencies. A recent report from the Citizen Advisory Group, a partnership of 15 healthcare-related Colleges, showcased the debate...
Building Public Trust: Enhancing the Transparency of Regulators

Building Public Trust: Enhancing the Transparency of Regulators

by Jillian Siskind + Reut Cohen | Oct 23, 2019 | Regulatory

A recent investigation by Michael Lista in Toronto Life magazine delved into the issues related to accountability of regulatory bodies. Lista revealed shocking misconduct by a formerly distinguished ob-gyn, Paul Shuen, who was found to have been secretly inducing...
“Right-Touch Regulation” in Sentencing Principles clarified for Ontario Regulators

“Right-Touch Regulation” in Sentencing Principles clarified for Ontario Regulators

by Niru Kumar + Jillian Siskind | Aug 28, 2019 | Regulatory

Ontario regulatory statutes provide for a broad range of penalties, including fines and incarceration. the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Ontario (Ministry of Labour) v. New Mexico Canada Inc. helped clarify the appropriate range of penalties for regulatory...
R v Jordan: Navigating the 18-Month Ceiling for Prosecuting Provincial Offences

R v Jordan: Navigating the 18-Month Ceiling for Prosecuting Provincial Offences

by Jillian Siskind + Carina Reider | Dec 10, 2017 | Regulatory

Defendants who are prosecuted under the Provincial Offences Act have the right to be tried within a reasonable time, as guaranteed by section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. [1] An accused whose case has taken a “long time” to prosecute can bring...
Regulators & Penal Investigations – Do’s and Don’ts

Regulators & Penal Investigations – Do’s and Don’ts

by Carina Reider | Nov 14, 2017 | Regulatory

As a regulator, your governing statute might allow you to conduct investigations to discipline those that you regulate. You might have the powers to conduct warrantless searches, request production of documents, and/or compel admissions (collectively referred to as...
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