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9–9:10 A.M. Welcome and Introductions
Speaker:
Bruce Matthews, deputy registrar, regulatory compliance, Real Estate Council of Ontario
9:10–9:40 A.M. The Regulatory Staff Perspective
· Transparency and public accountability
· Public awareness of the regulator
· Third-party influence on processes and Council governance
· Meeting legislated timelines
Speaker:
Joe Jamieson, deputy registrar, Ontario College of Teachers
9:40–10:10 A.M. The Prosecuting Counsel Perspective
· Issues and challenges
· Reviewing the file and assessing the case
· Formulating the allegation statement
· Meeting the disclosure obligations
· Pre-hearings
Speaker:
Bonni Ellis, lawyer, Ellis Mendicino LLP
10:10–10:40 A.M. The Defence Counsel Perspective
· Issues of fairness and natural justice
· Disclosure issues from the regulator
· Civil standard of proof
Speaker:
Neil Perrier, lawyer, Perrier Law Professional Corporation
11 A.M.– 12 P.M. Panel Session 1 - Pre-hearing Issues
Panelists:
Joe Jamieson, Bonni Ellis, Neil Perrier
An interactive discussion session focusing on the issues and challenges faced in advance of a discipline hearing. Panel members will respond to participant questions.
1–1:30 P.M. The Independent Legal Counsel Perspective
· Training of discipline panel members
· Importance of the chair of the panel
· Advice on evidence – admissibility and weight
· Importance of well written reasons
Speaker:
Chris Wirth, lawyer, Keel Cottrelle LLP
Additional handout - Reasons for Judgment
1:30–2 P.M. The Discipline Panel Member Perspective
· Issues and challenges faced by discipline panel members
· “I wish I had known … when I started in this role.”
· Advice to others involved in the process
Speaker:
Hanno Weinberger, discipline committee member, Ontario College of Teachers
2–2:45 P.M. Panel Session 2 - Issues at the Hearing
Panelists:
Chris Wirth, Hanno Weinberger, Joe Jamieson, Bonni Ellis, Neil Perrier
An interactive discussion session focusing on the issues and challenges experienced during a discipline hearing. Panel members will respond to participant questions.
3–3:30 P.M. Panel Session 3 - Issues after the Hearing
Panelists:
Chris Wirth, Hanno Weinberger, Joe Jamieson, Bonni Ellis, Neil Perrier
An interactive discussion session focusing on the issues and challenges that can arise after a discipline hearing has concluded. Panel members will respond to participant questions.
3:30–3:45 P.M. Closing Remarks
Bruce Matthews, deputy registrar, regulatory compliance, Real Estate Council of Ontario