Community of Practice June Events

Join the discussion with these dynamic and interactive virtual events hosted by CNAR's Communities of Practice.

These events are exclusive to members and free of charge. Registration required.

As labour mobility continues to be a priority, regulators across Canada are under increased pressure to ensure that professional movement between jurisdictions is not hindered by unnecessary barriers. While progress has been made in harmonizing registration requirements, such as exams, differences in scope of practice remain a persistent challenge.

This virtual session will explore a case study and through interactive discussions, participants will examine the structural and regulatory issues that contribute to labour mobility challenges and reflect on similar challenges within their own professions.

Hosted by the ‘Community of Practice: Entry to Practice & Registration’ co-leads:

●      Melanie Therrien, Head of Licensing at the Alberta Insurance Council

●      Amit Banerjee, Director, Registration at The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

This session explores a key regulatory theme in the Canadian context, built around a case study and structured for active participant engagement.

Who should attend?

While all are welcome, this session will be of particular interest to individuals working in or supporting entry to practice and registration within professional regulation. This includes roles related to registration processes, policy development, competency assessment, and admissions.

Date: June 2nd, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET – 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Zoom (link to be sent out prior to event)

Registration to close at 5 p.m. ET, May 29th, 2025.

In today’s regulatory environment, assessing and responding to professional conduct concerns requires careful attention to context, relationships, and risk. This session explores how regulators navigate dual relationships, conflicts of interest, and boundary issues, particularly in close-knit or rural communities where personal and professional roles often intersect. Through a case study and facilitated discussion, participants will reflect on real-world challenges and develop strategies for conducting fair,effective, and proportionate investigations.

Join us for a dynamic and interactive virtual event hosted by the ‘Community of Practice: Conduct’ co-leads.

●    Bernadette Santiago, Investigator, Complaints and Discipline, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

●    Erika Abner, Education and Remediation Consultant

This session explores a key regulatory theme in the Canadian context, built around a case study and structured for active participant engagement.

Who should attend?

While all are welcome, this session is ideal for regulatory professionals involved in conduct and complaints, investigations, policy, and disciplinary decision-making. It will be especially relevant for those working in professions where dual relationships and boundary issues are common due to geography, cultural context, or service settings.

Date: June 12th, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET – 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Zoom (link to be sent out prior to event)

Registration to close at 5 p.m. ET, June 10th, 2025.