Jennifer McAleer acts as Independent Legal Counsel to the Discipline Committee and Fitness to Practice Committee (2007 - present).
In this capacity, we participate in all hearings pertaining to licensing of Ontario physicians, providing up-to-date and accurate advice on the law on issues that arise in a hearing. We also provide training of Committee members and Chairs/Co-Chairs (both new and experienced) at regular orientations, specialized training sessions and business meetings. The litigators in our CPSO team are supported by a research group with extensive expertise in administrative law and health law matters.