The Member, a teacher, was charged criminally with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of codeine, as well as breaching a recognizance.
The criminal charges were ultimately withdrawn due to excessive delay.
In a discipline proceeding before the Ontario College of Teachers, the Member pled no contest to allegations of professional misconduct.
The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of disgraceful, dishonourable, unprofessional, and unbecoming conduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a 9-month suspension of the Member's certificate, and the completion of a professional ethics course prior to returning to teaching.