Can I Sue for That?: Civil Suits Against Regulators
Regulators in Ontario enjoy several different types of immunities from legal challenges, including immunity from being sued in negligence for acts undertaken in good faith. Generally, the courts have judiciously […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Natasha Novac to the Regulatory Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Natasha Novac as an Associate to the firm’s Regulatory Practice Group. Natasha’s practice focuses on professional regulation, public and administrative law and civil litigation. Prior […]
CNAR 2024 Annual Conference
Several members of the Regulatory Practice Group will attend the CNAR 2024 Annual Conference, which will be hosted in Ottawa on Monday, October 7th – Thursday, October 9th. CNAR 2024 […]
18th Solo and Small Firm Conference: Evolution – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Ben Kates will speak at the 18th Solo and Small Firm Conference: Evolution, which will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Ben […]
Bilingualism in the Tribunal Settings – does the right to be heard in French include the right to be understood in French? Case Commentary of CSFTNO v Northwest Territories (Education, Culture, and Employment), 2023 SCC 31 [CSFTNO].
In CSFTNO, [1] the Supreme Court of Canada was invited to clarify the scope of French language rights guaranteed under the Charter. Sections 19 and 23 of the Charter provide […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four associates as new partners
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that on January 1st, 2024, four of our associates became partners. Chantal deSereville – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Chantal assists both private entities and […]
Reasons: Where It Begins and Ends
When regulatory decisions are challenged in court, the starting point is the decision-maker’s reasons. Recent case law from the Supreme Court of Canada reminds us just how important reasons are […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Amy Block and Associate Amaki Otuteye
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Partner Amy Block and Associate Amaki Otuteye to the firm in the following practice areas: Amy Block – Regulated Professions & Industries Amy Block is […]
Bill 60, Your Health Act, 2023: The Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act and its General Regulation come into force
Today, on September 25, 2023, the Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act (“ICHSCA”) and its General Regulation, O. Reg. 215/23, come into force. The Independent Health Facilities Act, 1990 (“IHFA”) […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four new associates to multiple practice groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kelin Algayer – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Kelin Algayer is an Associate in […]
Wagg the Dog: A Focused Approach for Regulators Seeking Crown Disclosure
Introduction As if regulatory investigations were not challenging enough on their own, a host of issues emerge when they take place at the same time as a pending criminal prosecution […]
Reasonable and Probable Grounds Test in Appointing Investigators in the Regulatory Context — Kustka v CPSO
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on all facets of society, especially within the healthcare system. In navigating these unprecedented terrains, health professionals have turned to diverse treatments, […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 25 of our lawyers have been recognized in 20 different practice areas in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds Partner Ben Kates named to CAMAP Board of Directors
We’re pleased to announce that Partner Ben Kates has been named to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers (CAMAP). CAMAP is a national, […]
Admit it: There’s a Role for Requests to Admit in Disciplinary Proceedings
The scenario is as frustrating as it is foreseeable. A regulator pursues allegations of professional misconduct against one of its members. Many, if not most of the facts in the […]