What are professional disciplinary proceedings in Canada?
Disciplinary proceedings are conducted to address serious cases of professional misconduct or incompetence. A complaint lodged with a Professional College against a professional can sometimes lead to an investigation and subsequent disciplinary proceedings. If professional misconduct is found, licensing bodies typically have the authority to impose various penalties, including but not limited to remedial work, fines, suspension, or even revocation of the professional's license to practice.
Disciplinary proceedings before a regulatory tribunal are serious and can be highly stressful for the professional facing the allegations. Given that these proceedings can disrupt, suspend, or end a professional's ability to practice, they must be managed with great care and meticulous attention to detail.
