Industries
Regulatory Proceedings by Industry and Profession
Every regulator has its own legislation, decision-makers and deadlines. Find your profession or business to see who investigates, who decides, and what can happen next.
Health Professions
Regulated health professionals facing college complaints, Registrar’s investigations, interim orders or discipline.
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Physicians and surgeons
Physicians and surgeons registered with the CPSO who face a complaint, Registrar’s investigation, interim order or discipline referral.
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Nurses
Registered nurses, registered practical nurses and nurse practitioners facing a CNO complaint, employer report, investigation or hearing.
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Dentists
Dentists and practice owners facing an RCDSO complaint, Registrar’s investigation, facility inspection issue, interim order or discipline referral.
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Dental hygienists
Registered Dental Hygienists, including independent practitioners, facing a CDHO complaint, investigation, interim order or discipline referral.
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Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, designated managers and pharmacy owners facing OCP complaints, inspections, accreditation action or discipline.
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Registered psychotherapists
Registered Psychotherapists facing a CRPO complaint or report, investigation, interim order or ORPDT hearing.
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Psychologists and psychological associates
Psychologists and psychological associates facing a CPBAO complaint, report, investigation or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists facing a complaint, employer or insurer report, investigation, interim order or discipline hearing.
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Registered massage therapists
Registered Massage Therapists facing a CMTO complaint, mandatory report, investigation, interim order or OMTDT hearing.
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Chiropractors
Chiropractors facing a CCO complaint, Registrar’s investigation, interim order or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Optometrists
Optometrists facing a College complaint, Registrar’s investigation, interim order or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Occupational therapists
Occupational therapists facing a COTO complaint, employer or insurer report, investigation or discipline tribunal hearing.
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Education and Social Services
Educators, care professionals and child care operators whose certificate, registration or licence depends on a college or ministry.
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Teachers
Ontario Certified Teachers facing a complaint, employer report, investigation, interim order or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Registered early childhood educators
RECEs facing a College complaint, employer report, interim suspension or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Social workers and social service workers
Registered social workers and social service workers facing an OCSWSSW complaint, report, interim order or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Veterinarians
Veterinarians and accredited facility owners facing a CVO complaint, accreditation issue or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Licensed child care operators
Licensed child care centre and home child care agency operators facing a licence proposal, protection order, compliance order or penalty.
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Legal and Technical Professions
Licensed professionals and firms answering to a self-regulating body.
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Lawyers and paralegals
Lawyers and licensed paralegals facing a Law Society complaint, investigation, interlocutory suspension or Law Society Tribunal hearing.
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Chartered Professional Accountants
CPAs and registered firms facing a CPA Ontario complaint, interim order, settlement agreement or discipline hearing.
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Professional engineers and engineering firms
Professional engineers and Certificate of Authorization holders facing a PEO complaint, Registrar’s investigation or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Architects and architecture firms
Architects and Certificate of Practice holders facing an OAA complaint, investigation or Discipline Committee hearing.
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Real Estate, Finance and Construction
Registrants and licensees whose ability to trade, advise, manage or build depends on provincial registration.
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Real estate agents and brokerages
Real estate salespersons, brokers and brokerages facing a RECO complaint, administrative penalty, Notice of Proposal or discipline hearing.
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Mortgage brokers, agents and brokerages
Mortgage agents, brokers, brokerages and administrators facing an FSRA Notice of Proposal, interim order, compliance order or penalty.
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Insurance agents and agencies
Life and general insurance agents, agencies and adjusters facing an FSRA Notice of Proposal or administrative penalty.
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Condo managers and management providers
Condo managers and management providers facing a CMRAO complaint, Notice of Proposal, immediate suspension or discipline referral.
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New-home builders and vendors
Licensed new-home builders and vendors facing an HCRA complaint, Notice of Proposal, administrative penalty or discipline referral.
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Regulated Businesses
Businesses that need a provincial registration or licence to operate, or that face provincial enforcement.
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Motor vehicle dealers and salespersons
Registered motor vehicle dealers, their officers and directors, and salespersons facing an OMVIC inspection, complaint, Notice of Proposal, temporary suspension or discipline referral.
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Liquor licensees
Liquor licensees facing an AGCO Notice of Proposal, immediate suspension, licence conditions or monetary penalty.
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Cannabis retail operators
Cannabis retail operators, store authorization holders and retail managers facing AGCO proposals, suspensions, revocations or penalties.
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Employers facing workplace safety enforcement
Employers, constructors and supervisors facing inspector orders, stop-work orders, administrative penalties or OHSA charges.
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Businesses facing environmental enforcement
Businesses and property owners facing provincial officer or Director orders, environmental penalties or EPA charges.
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