The Investigator’s Guide to Testifying in Non-Criminal Legal Proceedings – Osgoode Professional Development
Partner Amy Block will serve as an instructor during The Investigator’s Guide to Testifying in Non-Criminal Legal Proceedings: A Practical Skills Workshop, which will be hosted by Osgoode Professional Development […]
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 […]
Professionalism and Practice Management Issues in Administrative Law 2023 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Amy Block will chair Professionalism and Practice Management Issues in Administrative Law 2023, a webcast-only program that will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, October […]
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”) […]
CNAR 2023 Annual Conference
Several members of the Regulated Professions & Industries Practice Group will be in attendance at the CNAR 2023 Annual Conference, which will be hosted in Vancouver on October 16th-18th. WeirFoulds […]
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, […]
Challenges, Pitfalls and Opportunities: Strategies in Professional Regulation
On September 12th, the WeirFoulds Regulatory Group welcomes you to join us for an engaging panel discussion on how to communicate effectively with your stakeholders and manage the thorny issues […]
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 […]
50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being recognized in the […]
A Caution from the Supreme Court of Canada on Institutional Delay: Lessons from Abrametz
In a much anticipated decision, the Supreme Court of Canada released its reasons in Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Abrametz last week – confirming that obtaining a stay for inordinate […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Ben Kates to its Regulated Professions and Industries Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Ben Kates has joined the partnership effective June 6, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Ben brings a wealth of experience […]