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}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"header\">\r\n <div class=\"header-inner\">\r\n <div style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\">\r\n <span class=\"category-tag\">Disciplinary Process & Sanctions<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"province-tag\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 900 600\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:5px\"><rect width=\"900\" height=\"600\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><rect width=\"225\" height=\"600\" fill=\"#D52B1E\"\/><rect x=\"675\" width=\"225\" height=\"600\" fill=\"#D52B1E\"\/><path d=\"M450 100 l28 80h84l-68 50 26 80-70-50-70 50 26-80-68-50h84z\" fill=\"#D52B1E\"\/><\/svg>Ontario<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h1>CPSO Sanctions Explained for Ontario Doctors: From Caution to Revocation<\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"subtitle\">Every CPSO sanction explained \u2014 what it means for your registration, what appears on the public register, and what steps to take<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"top-alert\">\r\n <span class=\"top-alert-text\">Facing a regulatory proceeding? Professional ethics courses to support your response<\/span>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/product\/any-10-online-courses\/\" class=\"top-alert-btn\">See Bulk Offer →<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"intro-box\">\r\n <p>When the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) takes disciplinary action, the outcome can range from a private written caution to a public revocation of your registration. Understanding exactly what each sanction means \u2014 how serious it is, whether it is published on the public register, and what it means for your ability to practise \u2014 is essential for any Ontario doctor facing CPSO proceedings. This guide explains every CPSO outcome clearly, from the least serious to the most severe. It does not constitute legal advice. Always consult CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) or a regulatory lawyer before taking any steps in a CPSO disciplinary matter.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"article\">\r\n\r\n <h2>The CPSO Sanction Ladder: How Outcomes Are Ordered<\/h2>\r\n <p>The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario applies a graduated approach to disciplinary outcomes. Not every concern results in a Discipline Committee hearing; the majority of matters are resolved at an earlier stage by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC), which assesses each complaint and determines what action, if any, is required.<\/p>\r\n <p>The possible outcomes, from least to most serious, are as follows:<\/p>\r\n <table class=\"sanction-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr><th>Sanction<\/th><th>Stage<\/th><th>Register<\/th><\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>No action<\/td><td>ICRC<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Private<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Written advice<\/td><td>ICRC<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Private<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Written caution<\/td><td>ICRC<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Registration record<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Specified CPD or remediation program<\/td><td>ICRC<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Registration record<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Undertaking \/ conditions on practice<\/td><td>ICRC or Discipline<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Reprimand<\/td><td>Discipline Committee<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Suspension<\/td><td>Discipline Committee<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Revocation<\/td><td>Discipline Committee<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <p>Ontario doctors facing a CPSO proceeding can also review the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/ethics-professional-development-courses-doctors-ontario\/\">professional development courses for Ontario doctors<\/a> available through our Ontario professional development page.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"course-card\">\r\n <div class=\"course-card-header\">\r\n <h3>Professional Ethics Courses for Ontario Doctors Facing CPSO Proceedings<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"card-sub\">Online — Immediate 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The ICRC resolves most matters at the inquiry stage through one of the following outcomes:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>No action.<\/strong> The ICRC determines there is no basis for action. This is the outcome in a significant proportion of CPSO complaints and leaves no record on your registration beyond the closed complaint file.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Written advice.<\/strong> The ICRC provides written guidance on professional practice without any formal finding. Written advice is not a caution and does not constitute a record of professional misconduct or incompetence. It is intended to assist with practice improvement.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Written caution.<\/strong> A formal written caution is recorded on your CPSO registration record. The ICRC may require you to appear before the Committee in person before the caution is issued \u2014 this is sometimes referred to as an in-person caution. A written caution is not typically published on the public register but will appear on your registration record for a period of time and may be considered if a subsequent complaint is received.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>If you receive any of these outcomes, contact CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) for advice on whether it is appropriate to seek a review of the ICRC decision. Both the complainant and the registrant have certain rights of review in relation to ICRC outcomes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Undertakings and Conditions on Practice<\/h2>\r\n <p>Where the ICRC or the Discipline Committee determines that formal requirements should be placed on a registrant's practice, the outcome may take the form of a specified continuing education or remediation program, an undertaking, or conditions on practice.<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Specified continuing education or remediation program.<\/strong> This requires the registrant to complete a defined educational or remediation program relevant to the concerns raised. It is a formal regulatory requirement recorded on the registration record. Completion is mandatory and must be demonstrated to the CPSO.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Undertaking.<\/strong> An undertaking is a formal written commitment by the registrant. The specific terms of an undertaking depend on the nature of the concern \u2014 for example, committing to practise under supervision, to avoid certain clinical activities, or to complete specified CPD. Undertakings are recorded on the registration record and may be published on the public register depending on the circumstances.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Conditions on practice.<\/strong> Conditions imposed by the Discipline Committee or agreed under an undertaking may include supervision requirements, restrictions on the type of patients seen, requirements to practise only in certain settings, or mandatory reporting to the College at specified intervals. Conditions imposed by the Discipline Committee are published on the public register.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>Demonstrating genuine insight and remediation is particularly important where undertakings or conditions are in place. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/courses\/insight-for-fitness-to-practise\/\">Insight for Fitness to Practise<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/courses\/reflection-for-fitness-to-practise\/\">Reflection for Fitness to Practise<\/a> courses provide structured CPD evidence that can support your case at any review of conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Suspension: Temporary and Indefinite<\/h2>\r\n <p>A suspension from practice is one of the most serious outcomes available to the CPSO Discipline Committee. It removes your right to practise in Ontario for the period specified in the Committee's order and is published on the CPSO public register.<\/p>\r\n <p>Suspensions at the CPSO vary in their terms:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Fixed-term suspension.<\/strong> A suspension for a defined period \u2014 which may range from a matter of weeks to a year or more, depending on the severity of the finding. At the end of the fixed term, practice may resume subject to any conditions that have been imposed.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Indefinite suspension pending compliance.<\/strong> A suspension that continues until the registrant has satisfied specified conditions \u2014 for example, completing a remediation program, passing a competency assessment, or demonstrating certain behaviours over time. This type of suspension has no fixed end date.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>During a suspension, you are not permitted to practise in Ontario in your regulated capacity. Practising while suspended is itself a serious regulatory offence and may result in criminal prosecution under the <em>Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991<\/em> (RHPA). Ensure that your employer, hospital privileges (where applicable), and other relevant parties are notified promptly on receiving a suspension order.<\/p>\r\n <p>Contact CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) immediately if you receive a suspension order, and before making any public statements or communications about the outcome.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"callout-box\">\r\n <span class=\"box-label\">Important<\/span>\r\n <p>Practising while your CPSO registration is suspended is an offence under the RHPA. It may also result in additional regulatory charges against you, criminal prosecution, and the cancellation of your professional liability insurance. If you are unsure whether a specific activity is permitted during a suspension, seek legal advice before proceeding.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Revocation and the Path Back to Practice<\/h2>\r\n <p>Revocation is the most serious sanction available to the CPSO Discipline Committee. It removes your registration entirely, ending your ability to practise as a regulated doctor in Ontario. A revocation is published on the CPSO public register and remains there permanently.<\/p>\r\n <p>Revocation is typically imposed in cases involving the most serious professional misconduct, such as sexual abuse of a patient (which under the RHPA mandates revocation in certain circumstances), persistent incompetence, or conduct fundamentally incompatible with continued registration.<\/p>\r\n <h3>The Path Back: Reinstatement After Revocation<\/h3>\r\n <p>Reinstatement of registration after revocation at the CPSO is possible in some circumstances but is not guaranteed. The CPSO considers applications for reinstatement on their merits, taking into account:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>The nature and severity of the conduct that led to revocation<\/li>\r\n <li>The time that has elapsed since revocation<\/li>\r\n <li>Evidence of genuine rehabilitation, insight, and behavioural change<\/li>\r\n <li>Any CPD or remediation completed since revocation<\/li>\r\n <li>Whether reinstatement is in the public interest<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>Some categories of revocation \u2014 particularly those involving sexual abuse of a patient \u2014 carry statutory restrictions on reinstatement under the RHPA. Consult a regulatory lawyer well before making any reinstatement application.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"testimonial\">\r\n <p class=\"testimonial-text\">\"Taking the Ensuring No Repeat course helped me understand exactly what the College expects when I return to practice. The structured reflection exercises gave me a clear framework to demonstrate genuine change.\"<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"testimonial-author\">Ontario Doctor, after a CPSO disciplinary outcome<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Public Versus Private Outcomes: What Appears on the CPSO Register<\/h2>\r\n <p>Not all CPSO outcomes are published on the public register. Understanding what is and is not publicly visible is important both for managing your own expectations and for understanding your disclosure obligations to employers, hospitals, and insurers.<\/p>\r\n <table class=\"sanction-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr><th>Outcome<\/th><th>Public Register<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>No action<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Not published<\/span><\/td><td>Complaint closed; no record on register<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Written advice<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Not published<\/span><\/td><td>Guidance provided; no formal finding<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Written caution<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Registration record only<\/span><\/td><td>Recorded but not typically on public register<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Specified CPD \/ SCERP<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-priv\">Registration record only<\/span><\/td><td>Recorded on registration; not published<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Undertaking<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><td>Terms visible on public register<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Conditions on practice<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><td>Conditions visible on public register<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Reprimand<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><td>Finding and order published<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Suspension<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published<\/span><\/td><td>Duration and reasons published<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Revocation<\/td><td><span class=\"badge-pub\">Published permanently<\/span><\/td><td>Remains on register indefinitely<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <p>The CPSO public register is searchable online. Employers, hospitals, credentialling agencies, and insurers routinely check the register. Even where an outcome is not published, you may have separate disclosure obligations \u2014 for example, under your employment contract, hospital by-laws, or the terms of your professional liability coverage. Always seek advice from CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) on your specific disclosure obligations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"cta-box\">\r\n <h3>Strengthen Your Regulatory Position with Professional Ethics Training<\/h3>\r\n <p>CPD completed during and after a disciplinary process demonstrates active engagement, insight, and commitment to professional standards \u2014 qualities the CPSO looks for. Our courses are written for Canadian healthcare professionals, available online, with immediate access and a certificate of completion for every course.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/courses\/ensuring-no-repeat-of-misconduct-or-mistake-in-future-practice\/\" class=\"cta-btn\">Enrol in the Ensuring No Repeat Course →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"clean-cta\">\r\n <div class=\"clean-cta-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"clean-cta-text\">\r\n <p class=\"clean-cta-heading\">Returning to practice or managing conditions on registration?<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"clean-cta-body\">Our insight, reflection, and remediation courses provide structured CPD evidence that supports your position with the CPSO. Canadian content, online, immediate access.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"clean-cta-links\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/courses\/insight-for-fitness-to-practise\/\" class=\"clean-cta-btn\">Insight for Fitness to Practise →<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/ethics-professional-development-courses-doctors-ontario\/\" class=\"clean-cta-secondary\">All Ontario doctors courses →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Key Resources for Ontario Doctors<\/h2>\r\n <p>For accurate, current information on CPSO proceedings and outcomes, always refer to the College and your professional liability provider directly:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpso.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 The primary regulatory authority for Ontario doctors. The CPSO website contains current information on the public register, complaints and investigations process, Discipline Committee hearings, and sanction guidelines.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmpa-acpm.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Contact your professional liability provider at the first sign of any CPSO proceeding, before taking any other action including drafting a response or attending any College meeting.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fmrac.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 The national body for doctors' regulatory matters in Canada.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmpa-acpm.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 National professional association providing resources on professional standards and advocacy for Canadian doctors.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>Ontario doctors navigating disciplinary proceedings can also find relevant complaint response guidance in our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/cpso-complaint-response-ontario-doctors\/\">How to Respond to a CPSO Complaint<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"premium-guide-card\">\r\n <div class=\"pgc-icon\">\r\n <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pgc-content\">\r\n <div class=\"pgc-label\">Read Next — Doctors<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pgc-title\">Duty of Candour for Doctors in Canada<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pgc-desc\">Understanding your duty of candour obligations is directly relevant once a CPSO sanction has been imposed. This guide explains what Ontario doctors must disclose, when the duty applies, and how it connects to regulatory compliance going forward.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/can\/duty-of-candour-doctors-canada\/\" class=\"pgc-btn\">Read the Guide →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>What is the least serious CPSO sanction?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>The least serious outcomes at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario are written advice and a written caution. Written advice provides guidance without a formal finding. A written caution is a formal outcome recorded on your registration record but is not typically published on the public register.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>Does a CPSO caution appear on the public register?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>A written caution from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is recorded on your registration record but is not typically published on the public register. More serious outcomes \u2014 including suspensions, revocations, and findings of the Discipline Committee \u2014 are published publicly.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>Can my CPSO registration be reinstated after revocation?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Reinstatement after revocation at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is possible in some circumstances but is not guaranteed. An application for reinstatement is considered on its merits, including evidence of rehabilitation, insight, and time elapsed since revocation. Consult a regulatory lawyer or your professional liability provider before making any application.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>What is an undertaking at the CPSO?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>An undertaking at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is a formal written commitment by a registrant to do or refrain from doing certain things \u2014 for example, completing specified education, practising under supervision, or avoiding certain clinical activities. An undertaking is recorded on your registration record and may be published on the public register depending on its nature.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>How long does a CPSO suspension last?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>The length of a CPSO suspension depends on the severity of the finding and the circumstances. Suspensions may be for a fixed term of weeks or months, or may be indefinite pending completion of specified conditions. The terms of the suspension are set out in the Discipline Committee order.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>Will my employer know about a CPSO sanction?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Whether your employer learns of a CPSO sanction depends on the nature of the outcome. Discipline Committee findings and orders \u2014 including suspensions \u2014 are published on the CPSO public register, which employers can access. ICRC outcomes such as written cautions are recorded on your registration but not typically published. You may also have disclosure obligations under your employment contract.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>What is the difference between a restriction and a condition at the CPSO?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>A restriction at the CPSO limits the scope of your permitted practice. A condition imposes a positive obligation \u2014 for example, requiring supervision, completing specified CPD, or reporting to the College at intervals. Both may appear on the public register.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>Does a CPSO sanction affect my insurance?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>A CPSO sanction may affect your professional liability insurance. Contact CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) as soon as a disciplinary process begins so that you can obtain advice on insurance implications specific to your circumstances.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>Can I appeal a CPSO Discipline Committee decision?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Yes. Discipline Committee decisions at the CPSO may be appealed to the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB) or the Divisional Court, depending on the grounds of appeal. Appeal rights are time-limited. Consult a regulatory lawyer immediately if you are considering an appeal.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>What CPD can help after a CPSO sanction?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Ethics training, insight and reflection courses, and professional standards programmes are commonly accepted as CPD evidence in CPSO disciplinary contexts. Our courses \u2014 including Ensuring No Repeat of Misconduct, Insight for Fitness to Practise, and Reflection for Fitness to Practise \u2014 provide structured CPD that documents genuine professional development.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>How does revocation differ from suspension at the CPSO?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>A suspension at the CPSO removes your right to practise for a specified period, after which practice can resume subject to any conditions. Revocation removes your registration entirely. To practise again after revocation, you must make a formal application for reinstatement and satisfy the CPSO that it is in the public interest to restore your registration.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <summary>Does a CPSO sanction affect my ability to practise in another Canadian province?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Yes. CPSO disciplinary findings are reportable to other Canadian regulatory authorities under mutual recognition and information-sharing agreements. A finding in Ontario may affect your eligibility to register or practise in another province. Consult your professional liability provider for advice on cross-provincial implications.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"callout-box muted\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">\r\n <span class=\"box-label\">Disclaimer<\/span>\r\n <p>This guide is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are facing a CPSO disciplinary proceeding, seek advice from CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) or a lawyer experienced in CPSO regulatory proceedings before taking any steps. 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