Regulated Professionals Insights

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Screening of “frivolous” complaint deemed reasonable

Insight

Published: October 21, 2024

Authors: Lynsey Gaudin, John Agioritis, Katelyn Jones

Categories: Regulated Professionals

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considers discretion to screen out complaints that cannot succeed prior to investigation. In Anwar v. Ontario (Independent Police Review Director), 2024 … Read More

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The importance of legal counsel: Protecting your investment in pharmacy acquisition

Insight

Published: October 3, 2024

Author: Ahmed Malik

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Regulated Professionals

As a pharmacist contemplating your next life stage, imagine yourself lounging on a beach with the sun warming your skin as you sip a cold drink. Regina-based MLT Aikins partner and … Read More

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Think before you act – Professional obligations in the pharmacy

Insight

Published: October 2, 2024

Authors: Grant Stefanson, K.C., Alexsondra Moar

Categories: Health Care, Labour & Employment, Regulated Professionals

This article also appears in the Fall 2024 issue of COMMUNICATION A Publication of Pharmacists Manitoba Inc. While most employees understand their professional obligations to an employer while employed by them, … Read More

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Commercial non-competition clauses are enforceable, Ontario Court of Appeal rules

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Published: July 25, 2024

Authors: Erin Bokshowan, Ryan Hallman

Categories: Mergers & Acquisitions, Regulated Professionals

This blog was completed with the assistance of Summer Law Student Lauren Hill. The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Dr. C. Sims Dentistry Professional Corporation v Cooke, … Read More

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Joint submissions in professional discipline sentencing hearings

Insight

Published: May 14, 2024

Authors: Eileen Libby, K.C., Allison Graham, Haley Stearns

Categories: Regulated Professionals

Many charges against professionals for misconduct or incompetence are resolved by way of agreement between the regulator and the member. These agreements usually involve the professional pleading guilty in exchange … Read More

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Workplace harassment and its toll on mental health in Manitoba

Insight

Published: April 22, 2024

Author: Bret Lercher

Categories: Labour & Employment, Regulated Professionals

This article first appeared in Communication Journal, a publication of Pharmacists Manitoba. Your respectful workplace policy is a preventative policy to keep your workplace safer. As health-care professionals, pharmacists know firsthand that the … Read More

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Appeal of administrative and arbitration decisions in Canada

Insight

Published: January 31, 2024

Author: Helga Van Iderstine, K.C.

Categories: Administrative & Public Law, Arbitration, Regulated Professionals

Authors: Braeden Cornick, Helga Van Iderstine, K.C. Often times, clients will engage a lawyer only after the first level of an administrative or arbitral decision has been levied against them. Whether it’s a decision … Read More

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Separate sentencing hearings not always needed, Manitoba Court of Appeal says

Insight

Published: January 25, 2024

Authors: Helga Van Iderstine, K.C., Jennifer Sokal, Tan Ciyiltepe

Categories: Administrative & Public Law, Regulated Professionals

The Manitoba Court of Appeal has ruled that a professional body may hear submissions on sentencing before a finding of misconduct of a professional member if the legislation and bylaws … Read More

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Navigating the complaints & discipline process for MB pharmacists

Insight

Published: January 8, 2024

Author: Jennifer Sokal

Categories: Health Care, Regulated Professionals

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (the “College”) is required to govern its members in a manner that serves and protects the public interest. The Complaints Committee of the College … Read More

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Cancellation of Manitoba pharmacist’s licence found to be an inappropriate penalty for U.S. offence

Insight

Published: October 31, 2023

Authors: Tyler Kochanski, Jennifer Sokal, Tan Ciyiltepe

Categories: Administrative & Public Law, Health Care, Litigation, Regulated Professionals

In this recent case, the Manitoba Court of Appeal confirmed that sentencing principles apply in summary discipline mechanisms. The Manitoba Court of Appeal’s decision, Thorkelson v. The College of Pharmacists of … Read More