Key Takeaways
- An agreed statement of facts replaces witness evidence on the agreed points.
- A joint submission proposes a penalty both sides support.
- Panels decide whether to accept a joint submission.
- Agreed facts become public. CCO posts accepted joint submissions on its register.
How It Works
The parties negotiate the facts the panel will rely on, and usually a proposed penalty. The panel hears submissions and decides whether to accept. CCO, for example, posts joint submissions on the public register once accepted by a panel. OMVIC describes settling discipline referrals through an agreed statement of facts and penalty.
What to Weigh
- Every admission becomes part of the public record.
- Admissions may affect civil or criminal proceedings.
- Compare the likely contested outcome with the proposed penalty.
- Confirm costs terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must the panel accept a joint submission?
Panels are not strictly bound, but they generally give joint submissions significant weight.
Can I withdraw after signing?
That is very difficult once it is filed. Negotiate carefully before signing.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- CCO, “The Discipline Process” — Checked November 10, 2026.
- OMVIC, “Notice of referral to discipline (NORD)” — Checked November 10, 2026.